What is the effect of water on different types of Solids?

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What is the effect of water on different types of Solids?

2007-02-12 14:53:19 · 3 answers · asked by cooldude 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Three different effects that I can think of:
1) Dissolution: some solids (e.g., sugar) dissolve in water.
2) Mechanical displacement: water can push the solid. This also happens with ice when fracturing a rock, or with glacial friction.
3) Compression: The sheer weight of water can cause solids to compact. Again, think of glaciers.

2007-02-12 14:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by tony1athome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It would totally depend on what the solids are. I'd guess make them wet =]

2007-02-12 14:56:33 · answer #2 · answered by twinkletree27 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

with time water will desolve all mater

2007-02-12 14:57:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋