Thermodynamics is needed to understand many processes on Earth, be they physical, chemical, or biological. Thermodynamics is critical to study the atmosphere (lapse rate, fohn winds, circulation), hydrosphere (latent and sensible heat, pressure dependence of freezing/boiling points), geosphere (geothermal gradients, mineral stability) and the biosphere (redox zonation, evolution of biogeochemical cycles). This introduction to thermodynamics and equilibria aims to provide the basic concepts of relevance for atmospheric, marine, climate, and environmental sciences and to prepare students for more advanced classes in physical chemistry, mineralogy, and petrology.
This is an open access book.
By:
Jack J. Middelburg Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Country of Publication: Switzerland Edition: 1st ed. 2024 Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
ISBN:9783031534065 ISBN 10: 3031534069 Series:SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences Pages: 88 Publication Date:28 February 2024 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active