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Tables of Contents for Environmental Chemistry
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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
Dilutimg 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 Nomenclature
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 Ionic Crystals
Bonding in Silicates, Aluminates and Aluminosilicates
Isomorphism and Polymorphism
Classification of Silicate Structures
Ion-Exchange Processes in Clay Minerals and Soil
Weathering Proceses
The Composition 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
Solution Equilibria
Solubility Product
Acids and Bases
Buffer Solutions
Water Pollution
Water Quality
Summary
References
Further Sources of Information
Glossary
Useful Addresses
Index