Environmental Chemistry by Colin Baird
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Environmental Chemistry
Summary
This text explores the relationship between chemistry and the environment from the chemical viewpoint. It covers major topical issues such as the greenhouse effect, the ozone layer, pesticides, and air and water pollution.
Environmental Chemistry Summary
Table of Contents
Part 1 Air and energy: stratospheric chemistry - the ozone layer; ground-level air chemistry and air pollution; the greenhouse effect and global warming; current and future energy use, CO2 emissions and their environmental consequences. Part 2 Toxic substances: toxic organic chemicals; toxic heavy metals. Part 3 Water: the chemistry of natural waters; the purification of polluted waters. Part 4 Waste and contaminated soil management: hazardous and municipal wastes and the contamination of soil and sediments. Appendix: background organic chemistry. Answers to selected problems.
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GOR001739701
9780716731535
0716731533
Environmental Chemistry by Colin Baird
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Macmillan Learning
19981015
528
N/A
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