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Explain the chemistry of how limestone dissolves.
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Carbonate rocks are the most susceptible to dissolution when water is present. Calcium carbonate in the presence of water and carbon dioxide changes into calcium bicarbonate. This substance is very easy to erode and takes up more volume than the original limestone.
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Thanks for your input, your answer was right, marking it solved Smiling Face with Open Mouth
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No worries, happy to help.
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