Chemistry for Environmental Scientists

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The second edition of this book presents the fundamentals of chemistry in light of their importance for the environment and environmental processes. The new edition includes updated references and a more practical approach to the topic. The comprehensive discussion is structured in three parts: introducing the theory of physical chemistry, evaluating elements and compounds, and presenting principles of environmental chemistry. Written also for non-chemists such as geologists, ecologists, climatologists, biologists, and engineers. Complementing the standard literature on environmental science. New edition includes updated references and a more practical approach. Preface Preface to the 2nd edition Contents List of principal symbols 1 Introduction 2 Chemistry under environmental conditions 3 Fundamentals of physical chemistry 4 Chemistry of elements and their compounds in the environment 5 Chemical processes in the environment 6 Green chemistry A List of acronyms and abbreviations in environmental sciences found in literature B Quantities, units and some useful numerical values C List of the elements (alphabetically) with the exception of transactinides (z = 103–118); blue: radioactive elements Bibliography Author index Subject index