Which of the following describes the process of mineral dissolution?
A) heating to a temperature where bonds between atoms break
B) reacting minerals with reagents to form new minerals
C) immersing in water such that atoms or ions separate from crystal faces
D) breaking apart bonds to release chemical energy for microbes

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Mineral dissolution is the process of immersing minerals in water so that atoms or ions separate from the crystal faces. This can happen through chemical reactions with the water or simple physical weathering.

Which of the Following Describes the Process of Mineral Dissolution