In __________, oxygen atoms combine with the minerals in rocks and weaken them.
A)carbonation
B)hydrolysis
C)hydration
D)oxidation

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Oxygen atoms combine with minerals in rocks and cause oxidation, which weakens the rocks. Carbonation involves the reaction between carbon dioxide and water, while hydration and hydrolysis both involve the addition of water molecules to compounds.

In __________, Oxygen Atoms Combine with the Minerals in Rocks