Synopses & Reviews
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.
Table of Contents
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.