Question

Balance the following weathering equations using any other reactants as necessary, including O2, free cations, silica, waters, carbonate/bicarbonate, etc. Keep in mind, some elements may undergo redox reactions and it may help to write two half-reactions.

Chlorite -> kaolinite & Fe oxyhydroxides

Answer 1

Kaolinite -> H2O + CO2 -> H2CO3 H₂CO3 - ht cor - Canl Siz og 4 th catho AbSi,oglohnt Cartoon (plagioclases oxidation Fer sigut 4H200 2te2ff H H Cost Husion. Olivine) - 2 Fe 24 HHC65 +6 O₂ + 2H20 t Ferozt kHzcą Chematite 2 Fest 702+ 2H20 - 25 24 2Htt allsson CaCO3+ HIH CO-> Calt +2Heeren