The Term Mechanical Weathering Refers to Changes in a Rock

question 22

True/False

The term mechanical weathering refers to changes in a rock that are physical; there is little or no chemical change.

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Definitions:

Resonance Stabilization

A phenomenon where a molecule can be represented by two or more structures that contribute to its overall stability and properties, enhancing its chemical stability.

Phenoxide Ion

The phenoxide ion is a negatively charged ion (an anion) formed when phenol loses a hydrogen ion (H+), characterized by a phenyl group (C6H5) bound to an oxygen atom carrying a negative charge.

Cyclohexanol

A secondary alcohol with the formula C6H11OH, characterized by a six-member ring structure, and used as a precursor in the production of nylon.

Proton Transfer

The movement of a proton (H+) from one molecule to another, a fundamental process in many chemical and biological reactions.