\u2713 Carbonation refers to reactions of carbon dioxide to give carbonates, bicarbonates, and carbonic acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713 Carbonation weathering is a process in which atmospheric carbon dioxide leads to solution weathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713 As rain falls, it dissolves small amounts of carbon dioxide from the air, forming a weak acid that can dissolve some minerals like limestone (calcium carbonate) (solution weathering).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713When carbonic acid reacts with limestone, it produces calcium bicarbonate, which is partially soluble in water (dissolution weathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713 Caves are formed when underground water containing carbonic acid travels through blocks of limestone, dissolves out the limestone, and leaves empty pockets (caves) behind (E.g. Karst topography).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713Carbonation process speeds up with a decrease in temperature because colder water holds more dissolved carbon dioxide gas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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