Which consequence would occur if Roman legionaries heated vinegar and poured it against limestone fortifications during a siege?

💡 Explanation

Dissolution will occur because acetic acid will react with the calcium carbonate in limestone, and this acid-base reaction corrodes the rock chemically. This creates fissures, therefore weakening the structure, rather than fracturing due to thermal stress.

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