About the book

Environmental Chemistry is a student-friendly book that focuses upon the chemical foundations of environmental science, including analytical techniques. There are a wide variety of techniques used for analysis, from simple weighing to titrations. Environmental chemistry is used by the Environment Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency the Association of Public Analysts, and other environmental agencies and research bodies around the world to detect and identify the nature and source of pollutants.

This book tries to link the learning of the basic chemistry to its application in the explanation of environmental chemistry. It should be understandable by readers who have a basic knowledge of chemistry and hydrological cycle. Students who have to study environmental chemistry as part of some qualification in environmental science/studies/management should also find the contents useful.

Contents

1. The Hydrologic Cycle,
2. Clean Technology and Regulation,
3. Carbon Dioxide and Temperature Levels,
4. Biogeochemical Cycles and Earth Systems,
5. Radioactive Pollution,
6. Cycles of Matter in Environment,
7. Heavy Metals in Environment,
8. Global Water Cycle,
9. Hydrologic Cycle Theory,
10. Groundwater Formation