Question 6
Rocks and Soil FormationThe chemical reaction in rocks represented by KAlSi3O8 + H2O → HAlSi3O8 + KOH is an example of
- A.hydrolysis
- B.hydration
- C.oxidation
- D.carbonation
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Answer: A (hydrolysis)
Explanation
Water splits and its hydrogen replaces potassium in the feldspar: hydrolysis.