Which option best describes hydrolysis?(1 point) Responses water reacting chemically with minerals in rock water reacting chemically with minerals in rock carbon dioxide reacting with water to form an acid that dissolves minerals in rock carbon dioxide reacting with water to form an acid that dissolves minerals in rock hydrogen in water combining chemically with substances in rock hydrogen in water combining chemically with substances in rock oxygen in water combining chemically with substances in rock oxygen in water combining chemically with substances in rock
The correct option that best describes hydrolysis is: water reacting chemically with minerals in rock.
Chemical Weathering Quick Check 4 of 44 of 4 Items Question Which type of region would be most likely to support chemical weathering?(1 point) Responses a temperate region with warm summers and cold winters a temperate region with warm summers and cold winters a tropical region that is hot and humid all year long a tropical region that is hot and humid all year long a polar region that is cold and dry all year long a polar region that is cold and dry all year long a desert region with very little rain a desert region with very little rain
The correct response is: a tropical region that is hot and humid all year long.
Question Which process is most likely responsible for the formation of limestone caves?(1 point) Responses carbonation carbonation hydrolysis hydrolysis oxidation oxidation abrasion abrasion
The correct response is: carbonation.
The option that best describes hydrolysis is:
- Water reacting chemically with minerals in rock.
To determine the best description of hydrolysis, we need to understand what hydrolysis is. Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that involves the breaking of a compound or substance through the addition of water molecules.
Now let's evaluate each option and see which one aligns with the definition of hydrolysis:
1) Water reacting chemically with minerals in rock: This option does not mention the breaking of a compound or substance, so it does not accurately describe hydrolysis.
2) Carbon dioxide reacting with water to form an acid that dissolves minerals in rock: While this option involves a chemical reaction with water, it specifically mentions carbon dioxide reacting with water, which is not characteristic of hydrolysis.
3) Hydrogen in water combining chemically with substances in rock: This option involves a chemical reaction with water, but it focuses on the hydrogen component, rather than the water contributing to the breaking of a compound or substance.
4) Oxygen in water combining chemically with substances in rock: This option also involves a chemical reaction with water, but it specifies the oxygen component, rather than emphasizing the water's role in breaking down compounds.
Considering the definitions of hydrolysis and evaluating each option, the most accurate description would be:
- Water reacting chemically with minerals in rock.
This answer aligns with the definition of hydrolysis, which involves using water molecules to break down compounds or substances.