Geography

Distinguish between oxidation and hydration.

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OxidationHydration
1.The decomposition of rock in which the minerals present in the rocks react with the atmospheric oxygen present in the rain water is called oxidation.The disintegration of rocks due to chemical union of water with the minerals present in the rocks is called hydration.
2.The colour of the rocks change in this process.The volume of rock increases causing stress which leads to disintegration of the rock.

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