When the air temperature falls below freezing in winter, water at the surface of lakes and ponds begins to freeze, and a layer of ice forms and floats on the water below it. The ice covering the surface acts as an insulating layer, ...
This new, revised text book focuses on the chemistry involved in environmental problems. Complete with worked examples, the book is aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate chemistry students studying environmental chemistry.
Planet Earth : rocks, life, and history -- The Earth's atmosphere -- Global warming and climate change -- Chemistry of the troposphere -- Chemistry of the stratosphere -- Analysis of air and air pollutants -- Water resources -- Water ...
This new, revised text book focuses on the chemistry involved in environmental problems.
Written for students with a knowledge of general chemistry, this text builds on that experience as it explores and discusses major environmental themes such as the greenhouse effect, chemistry of the ozone hole, acid rain, water pollution, ...
Principles of Environmental Chemistry
Some of the diverse topics covered in this textbook address the varied branches that fall under this category. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.
- A New Key Term Glossary Is Now Included At The End Of The Text. - New Feature Boxes Assess Students Understanding Of Chapter Material With Analytical Questions And Problems. - Includes Additional Chemical Equations Throughout The Text.