Which Type of Weathering Process Is Happening to Materials When

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which type of weathering process is happening to materials when they rust?

• A) hydrolysis
• B) hydration
• C) oxidation
• D) dissolution

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Definitions:

Isobutylene

A volatile, flammable hydrocarbon gas, C4H8, used as a monomer in the production of various copolymers and as a fuel additive.

Styrene

An organic compound used in the production of polystyrene plastics and resins, characterized by its oily texture and sweet smell.

Polymerization Mechanism

A process by which monomer units are chemically bonded together to form polymer chains, governed by various types of reactions such as addition or condensation.

Monomer Structure

The basic unit or building block that can be repeated to form polymers through chemical bonds.