A Problem–Solving Approach to Aquatic Chemistry

Need help in understanding the key concepts of aquatic chemistry?
If you′re looking for a unique, thorough introduction to aquatic chemistry that is easy to understand, you have found it! The book you are now holding provides a detailed, hands–on introduction to aquatic equilibrium chemistry, calculation methods for systems at equilibrium, applications of aquatic chemistry, and chemical kinetics.
More than just a presentation of facts, this essential text includes equilibrium calculation software, which allows you to build complex models by applying equilibrium calculation principles.
This book has been designed to be easy to use and easy to understand. Here′s how it works:Each chapter begins with an introduction that provides a guide to chapter material and ends with a summary that reviews the chapter′s main points.Important terms are defined in context and key ideas are summarized in the margins.Thoughtful Pauses throughout the presentation provide provocative questions whose answers are found in the text. This simulates the give–and–take found in the classroom.Examples illustrate key quantitative concepts.Each major division of the text begins with a case study. A portion of the case study is addressed in each subsequent chapter illustrating the principles of that chapter.

Spis treści:
PART I: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS.
Getting Started with the Fundamental Concepts.
Concentration Units.
Thermodynamic Basis of Equilibrium.
Manipulating Equilibria.
PART II: SOLUTION OF CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM PROBLEMS.
Getting Started with the Solution of Chemical Equilibrium Problems.
Setting Up Chemical Equilibrium Problems.
Algebraic Solution Techniques.
Graphical Solution Techniques.
Computer Solution Techniques.
PART III: ACID–BASE EQUILIBRIA IN HOMOGENOUS AQUEOUS SYSTEMS.
Getting Started with Acid–Base E quilibria in Homogenous Aqueous Systems.
Acids and Bases.
Titrations.
Alkalinity and Acidity.
PART IV: OTHER EQUILIBRIA IN HOMGENOUS AQUEOUS SYSTEMS.
Getting Started with Other Equilibria in Homogenous Aqueous Systems.
Complexation.
Oxidation and Reduction.
PART V: HETEROGENOUS SYSTEMS.
Getting Started with Heterogeneous Systems.
Gas–Liquid Equilibria.
Solid–Liquid Equilibria and the Aquatic Chemistry of Surfaces.
PART VI: BEYOND DILUTE SYSTEMS AT EQUILIBRIUM.
Getting Started with Beyond Dilute Systems at Equilibrium.
Thermodynamics Revisited.
Chemical Kinetics of Aquatic Systems.
Putting It All Together:  Integrated Chemistry of  Aquatic Systems.
APPENDICES.
Appendix A: Background Information.
Appendix B: Equilibrium and Steady State.
Appendix C: Summary of Procedures.
Appendix D: Selected Chemical Equilibrium Constants.
Appendix E: Animations and Example Computer Files.
Appendix F: Nanoql (also on CD).
References.
Index.

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Need help in understanding the key concepts of aquatic chemistry?
If you′re looking for a unique, thorough introduction to aquatic chemistry that is easy to understand, you have found it! The book you are now holding provides a detailed, hands–on introduction to aquatic equilibrium chemistry, calculation methods for systems at equilibrium, applications of aquatic chemistry, and chemical kinetics.
More than just a presentation of facts, this essential text includes equilibrium calculation software, which allows you to build complex models by applying equilibrium calculation principles.
This book has been designed to be easy to use and easy to understand. Here′s how it works:Each chapter begins with an introduction that provides a guide to chapter material and ends with a summary that reviews the chapter′s main points.Important terms are de fined in context and key ideas are summarized in the margins.Thoughtful Pauses throughout the presentation provide provocative questions whose answers are found in the text. This simulates the give–and–take found in the classroom.Examples illustrate key quantitative concepts.Each major division of the text begins with a case study. A portion of the case study is addressed in each subsequent chapter illustrating the principles of that chapter.