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4. Chemical Weathering Now let us move to Chemical Weathering, which is extremely important for soil formation. Chemical weathering refers to the breakdown of rocks and minerals through chemical reactions that change their composition. Unlike physical weathering, here the original minerals are t…

4. Chemical Weathering Now let us move to Chemical Weathering, which is extremely important for soil formation. Chemical weathering refers to the breakdown of rocks and minerals through chemical reactions that change their composition. Unlike physical weathering, here the original minerals are transformed into new minerals. Most chemical reactions occur in the presence of water. Therefore chemical weathering is dominant in humid and tropical climates, where moisture is high. Major Processe