A type of chemical weathering in which minerals react with dissolved oxygen in water is known as _______.
A)frost wedging
B)oxidation
C)root wedging
D)acid rain
E)ion exchange

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Oxidation is the type of chemical weathering that occurs when minerals react with dissolved oxygen in water. This reaction can cause minerals to break down and change color, such as when iron-bearing minerals rust.

A Type of Chemical Weathering in Which Minerals React with Dissolved