what does carbonic acid do to certain kinds of rocks?

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what does carbonic acid do to certain kinds of rocks?

2007-01-10 10:02:55 · 4 answers · asked by MICHAEL C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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disolves away some of the minerals in it, (chemical weathering)

2007-01-10 10:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by Sharon 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋

Most rocks are basic in nature so the carbolic will dissolve a small part of the basic material. Similar to the acid on cement. this will move the acidity toward PH7 or salt.

2007-01-10 10:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋

Carbonic acid is used on rocks to tell if they are carbonates. They bubble if they are.

2007-01-10 10:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Sharon is right, the acid literally eats away at certain minerals in the rock.

2007-01-10 10:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by intrepid 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋