What does the Bowen reaction series generally suggest about the weathering stability of minerals at Earth’s surface?

Correct answer: Some minerals formed at high temperatures may be less stable under surface conditions

The Bowen reaction series shows the order in which common silicate minerals crystallize as magma cools. Minerals that form at higher temperatures, such as olivine, are generally less stable at Earth’s surface than minerals such as quartz, so they tend to weather more readily. This is a general pattern, not an absolute rule.