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Distinguish between Oxidation and Carbonation.

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S.No. Oxidation Carbonation
(i) Oxygen in the atmosphere reacts with the Iron found in rocks thus leading to the formation of Iron oxide. This process is known as oxidation. Carbonation is the mixing of water with the atmospheric CO2 forming carbonic acid.
(ii)  Oxidation weakens the rocks. It is important in the formation of caves, in limestone region.
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