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.
Conservation Principles. Chemical Equilibrium and Energetics. Kinetics. Acids and Bases: Alkalinity and pH in Natural Waters. Solid Dissolution and Precipitation: Acquisition and Control ofAlkalinity. Complexation. Oxidation-Reduction. Reactions on Solid Surfaces. Index.
Francois M. M. Morel and Janet G. Hering are the authors of Principles and Applications of Aquatic Chemistry, published by Wiley.