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What is the meaning of Oxidation in weathering process?

      

Explain the meaning of Oxidation in weathering process.

  

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Maurice
Oxidation takes place in rocks that contain iron. The iron combines with oxygen forming iron oxides.Such rocks change colour and crumble easily. Iron combines or reacts with oxygen or is oxidized.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 6, 2017 at 12:42


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