Environmental Chemistry A Modular Approach

This book will be invaluable to students in the chemical and environmental sciences, as well as engineering, physical, life and earth science students interested in environmental chemistry.

Dr. Ian I. Williams is the author of Environmental Chemistry: A Modular Approach, published by Wiley.

Preface

Concepts and Skills in Environmental Chemistry

Introduction

The Importance of Units

Relative Atomic Mass

The Mole

Relative Molecular Mass

Molar Mass

Chemical Reactions and Equations

Stoichiometry

Types of Reactions

Solutions

Weighing Chemicals

Diluting Samples and Standards

Performing a Titration

Calibration Procedures

Blank Determinations

Precision and Accuracy

Errors

Sensitivity

Detection Limits

Significant Figures and Rounding

Summary

LABORATORIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

Introduction

A Typical Laboratory for Environmental Chemistry

Laboratory Equipment

Health and Safety in the Laboratory

Laboratory Technicians

Emergency First Aid

The Laboratory Notebook

Summary

LABORATORY REPORT WRITING

Introduction

Effective Scientific Writing

Grammar and Style

Presentation and Format

Units, Symbols and Quantities

Scientific Nomenclaature

Pagination

Structure of the Laboratory Report

Plagiarism

Deadlines

Summary

References

THE STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION OF THE EARTH

Introduction

Structure of the Earth

Chemical Bonds

Electronegativity

The Shapes of Molecules and Ions

The Structures of Metallic Crystals

The Structures of Ionic Crystals

Bonding in Silicates, Aluminates and Aluminosilicates

Isomorphism and Polymorphism

Classification of Silicate Structures

Ion-Exchange Processes in Clay Minerals and Soil

Weathering Processes

The Compositon and Properties of Soil

Summary

EARTH'S VITAL RESOURCES - MINERALS, METALS AND FOSSIL FUELS

Introduction

Mineral, Metal and Fuel Resources

The Chemistry of Metal Ore Formation

The Chemistry of Metal Extraction Processes

Extraction Technology for Selected Metals

Environmental Warfare - the Corrosion of Metals

Fossil Fuels

Summary

NATURAL CYCLES

Introduction

Iron

Carbon

Nitrogen

Oxygen

Phosphorus

Sulfur

Summary

WATER - THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE EARTH

Introduction

Types of Water

The Water Cycle

Properties of Water

Properties of Solutions

Colligative Properties of Solutions

Solution Equilibria

Solubility Product

Acids and Bases

Buffer Solutions

Water Pollution

Water Quality

Summary

References

Further Sources of Information

Glossary

Useful Addresses

Index

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