Principles and Applications of Aquatic Chemistry

Presents aquatic chemistry in a way that is truly useful to those with diverse backgrounds in the sciences. Major improvements to this edition include a complete rewrite of the first three background chapters making them user–friendly. There is less emphasis on mathematics and concepts are illustrated with actual examples to facilitate understanding.

Spis treści:
Conservation Principles.
Chemical Equilibrium and Energetics.
Kinetics.
Acids and Bases: Alkalinity and pH in Natural Waters.
Solid Dissolution and Precipitation: Acquisition and Control of Alkalinity.
Complexation.
Oxidation–Reduction.
Reactions on Solid Surfaces.
Index.