Updated Throughout With The Latest Data And Findings, The Second Edition Of Essentials Of Geochemistry Provides Students With A Solid Understanding Of The Fundamentals Of And Approaches To Modern Geochemical Analysis. The Text Uses A Concepts Of Chemical Equilibrium Approach, Which Considers The Reactions That Occur As A Result Of Changes In Heat Production And Pressure Within The Earth To Introduce Students To The Basic Geochemical Principles. This Text Is For Those Who Want A Quantitative Treatment That Integrates The Principles Of Thermodynamics, Solution Chemistry, And Kinetics Into The...