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Distinguish between Chemical and Mechanical Weathering.

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Chemical WeatheringMechanical Weathering
1.It involves decomposition of rocks.It involves disintegration of rocks.
2.It involves chemical reactions like oxidation, hydration, carbonation.Breaking down of rocks occurs due to physical forces like temperature, composition of rock, wind, frost etc.
3.Chemical composition of rock changes.Chemical composition of rock is not affected.

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