efnaútblæstri
Efnaútblæstri, also known as chemical weathering, is a process that breaks down rocks, soil, and minerals through direct chemical reactions. Unlike mechanical weathering, which physically breaks apart rocks, chemical weathering transforms the chemical composition of the materials involved. This transformation can occur through several mechanisms, including dissolution, hydrolysis, oxidation, and carbonation.
Dissolution happens when minerals are dissolved in water. For example, halite (rock salt) readily dissolves in
The rate of chemical weathering is influenced by factors such as temperature, the amount of water present,