From a chemical standpoint, the three reacting agents of greatest importance to weathering are ________.
A) hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
B) oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide
C) carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water
D) water vapor, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide
E) argon, aluminum, and calcium

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Carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid, which can dissolve minerals in rocks. Oxygen reacts with minerals to form iron oxides and other products, which can weaken and break down rocks. Water itself can also react with minerals to cause chemical weathering.

From a Chemical Standpoint, the Three Reacting Agents of Greatest