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Chemical Weathering

Rocks are decomposed and the internal structure of the minerals is destroyed, new minerals created.

Hydrolysis

Chemical union of water and mineral (CW)

Dissolution

Process where rock material passes directly into solution, like salt in water. Completely dissolves, doesn't NEED water. (CW)

Oxidation

Combination of oxygen in the atmosphere or dissolved water, with a mineral to form a new mineral.