The chemical binder for many sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, is ________.
A) calcium carbonate
B) boron
C) nitrogen
D) basalt
E) phosphorous

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Calcium carbonate is the chemical binder for many sedimentary rocks, including limestone. Boron, nitrogen, and phosphorous are not commonly found as chemical binders in sedimentary rocks. Basalt is not a binder, but rather a type of igneous rock.

The Chemical Binder for Many Sedimentary Rocks, Such as Limestone