Principles and Applications of Aquatic Chemistry

ISBN-13: 9780471548966 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 608 str.

Francios M. M. Morel; Janet G. Hering; Janet G. Hering

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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.

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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.