How does particle size affect the rate of weathering?

Good morning and thanks for the question - Generally speaking, erosion and weathering act on the surfaces of things. read more

Generally speaking, erosion and weathering act on the surfaces of things. Since smaller things have proportionally more surface area than 'interior', erosion especially chemical weathering, acts more swiftly in rocks with small particle sizes. read more

Particle Size- The particle size of the material can affect the rate of weathering. The smaller the particle size, the faster it will weather. The more surface area that is exposed, the more it will weather. read more

chemical weathering breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by chemical action. The rock breaks down at the same time as it changes chemical composition. the end result is different from orginal rock. read more