Which ionic depletion slows stalactite formation in caves?

💡 Explanation

Stalactites form via precipitation of calcium carbonate; the limiting reagent is then carbonate ions delivered overhead via dripping source, because, once this depletes, precipitation slows, therefore the answer is A, rather than others that influence other processes.

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