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Intended for upper-level undergraduates or first-year graduate students who have a grasp of basic chemical concepts and thermodynamics, this rigorous and full-featured text introduces the principles and applications of chemical equilibrium in aquatic systems. Benjamin s writing style and presentation of topics are accessible. Topics build upon one another in a clear and logical fashion, and linkages between chapters are emphasized and constantly reinforced, ultimately providing a solid, thorough framework for understanding equilibrium in complex aquatic systems.Concepts are not only developed mathematically but also explained in terms of molecular structure and interactions. Numerous analogies from nonchemical systems round out the presentation and facilitate the development of an intuitive understanding of the concepts, while extensive example problems demonstrate their application to natural and engineered aquatic systems.Instructor resource materials, including solutions to end-of-chapter problems, are available on the author s Web site. Notable features: 1) seamlessly integrates spreadsheet, graphical, and software approaches to solving for the equilibrium composition of a solution; 2) demonstrates a simple, intuitive approach for identifying dominant species, and uses that approach to clarify frequently misunderstood concepts related to alkalinity and titrations; 3) synthesizes the discussion of metal complexation and precipitation/dissolution reactions, simultaneously demonstrating the complexity of such systems and the ways that simple concepts can be used to degrade the complexity and understand the systems; and 4) presents a unique and unified approach to understanding chemical thermodynamics, activity coefficients, redox potential, and electrostatic interactions in absorption reactions.TABLE OF CONTENTS:1. Concepts in Aquatic Chemistry 2. Potentials, Energy, and Forces: Ways to Interpret Changes in Physical/Chemical Systems 3. Acids and Bases, Part 1 4. Acids and Bases, Part 2 5. Titrations and Buffers 6. Software for Solving Chemical Equilibrium Problems 7. Gas/Liquid Equilibrium 8. Chemistry of Metals in Aqueous Systems 9. Redox Chemistry 10. Adsorption Reactions / Appendix A: Thermodynamic Data and Equilibrium Constants / Appendix B: List of Important Equations / Appendix C: Nomenclature ... Read more

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Difficult to Understand
This book is nearly imposible to understand and/or follow.Water Chemistry is difficult enough and this book just complicates it more. The problems and solutions are written out and explained in paragraphs rather than just showing you how to solve.If you are required to purchase this book for class be sure to also purchase Water Chemistry by Snoeyind and Jenkins.Their text is much more comprehesive, and has several solutions shown to you step by step of how to solve common Water Chemistry problems.

Hard to Find Textbook
It was hard to find this textbook.Many of the other sites I tried to purchase it from were sold out.Luckily, I found it here.

not for entry level students
the author of this book assume you have well-taught chemistry background therefore most of the solutions to example problems are simplified, the charts are confusing and hard to understand, many of the chemistry related constants provided in this book are incorrect... if you didn't score an A in chemistry II, it's not likely to be able to get through the book without the guidance of your professor.

Intermediate Aquatic Chemistry Book
This is the intermediate level water chemistry book and is a good text book to both learn and teach from.Benjamin's "Water Chemistry" is more comprehensive then Drever's "The Geochemistry of Natural Waters" but less comprehensive then Stumm and Morgan's "Aquatic Chemistry."The intended audience is upper level undergraduate or the first year graduate student, and assumes the reader already has a grasp of basic chemical concepts and thermodynamics.Chemistry majors will find the most of the material easy while students who are weak in chemistry will find it incredibly hard to follow. If you are more interested in geology and mineral geochemistry try Drever's "The Geochemistry of Natural Waters."If you are looking for a water chemistry book with more specific applications try Stumm and Morgan's "Aquatic Chemistry."Mark Benjamin's "Water Chemistry" book is a happy medium between the two and can be used as a reference.

Teach Yourself Aquatic Chemistry While a Textbook Mocks You
This textbook is garbage.If you are forced to use this book for an aquatic chemistry class then you had better already know aquatic chemistry, because this book will tell you almost nothing.It has almost no useful examples, and lacks a well thought out organization.I am sure the Author has decades of experience doing water chemistry but he makes the mistake of assuming that everyone who reads this book will have the same background knowledge that he has. This is apparent by the way he leaves out all the little details and relationships that allow one to actually solve problems.This whole rambling text could be replaced by 3 or 4 pages of concise methodology, which of course the textbook doesn't include.Better to go without a text, or better yet just call me and I can explain how to solve aquatic chemistry problems to you in a half hour better than this text does.The only thing this textbook might be useful for is if you run out of toilet paper.I would have given it zero stars but apparently the lowest score is 1 star; pity, because it really deserves a zero. ... Read more

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A first-level text stressing chemistry of natural and polluted water and its application to waste-water treatment. Discusses principles of chemical kinetics, dilute solution equilibria, effects of temperature and ionic strength, and thermodynamics in relation to water chemistry. Strong emphasis given to graphical procedures. Contains numerous example problems. ... Read more

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What Happening in the Water and Why
This book is not light reading. It presumes that the reader is chemically and mathematically competent. However that being said, the development of concepts and techniques is clear and extremely well written. Its use of graphical techniques to solve chemical problems is powerful and outstanding, especially in this age of computers. I have been a professional water treater and researcher for as long as this book has been around, and I've never found anything better, BUY IT. READ IT!

Comprehensive
This book is very comprehesive and easy to understand.I could not have survived Water Chemistry with out it.The example problems are given in a step by step form making it easy to follow and understand.My class assigned book was Water Chemistry by Mark Benjamin which was impossible to follow and/or comprehend.This book saved my life. A must have for any Water Chemistry class.

Definately the Best
I used this book as an alternate text for a graduate level course in chemical hydrogeology.This was by far the best textbook I used.The class text and most others that I used were qualitative texts.This book presents a quantitative approach to equilibrium chemistry.This definately helped clear up several topics and is full of plenty of examples.At the end of the chapters there are suggestions for additional reading and many practice problems.The authors present cchemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, coordination chemistry, precipitation and dissolution, and redox reactions.This book is definately helpful as it goes through many problems step-by-step and is very instructive.

It is a must in a graduate class for environmental engineers
While the level of difficulty compared to other class textbooks is higher, it provides a real world examples of problems environmental engineers find in their field. This book will suit better as a reference book forundergraduate and a textbook for graduate students, it goes beyond theclassic theoretical solutions. One of the authors is a professor in a verygood university in California.You may find this fact very importantbecause many of the theories, formulas and conclusions that are being usedin the industry are contained in this book, and have been derived fromdoctoral work by Ph.D. candidates at that University.You may want to keepthis book as a reference after you have finished your graduate school. Every environmental engineer or scientists must have a copy of this book.Believe me! We used this book at the LMU Graduate Program.

A complex book, not recommened for beginners in water chem.
This book includes the properties of water, introduction to and application of thermodynamics and kinetics, acid-base chemistry, complexation chemistry, precipitation and dissolution, and redox chemistryin water.

The book is not recommended for an undergraduate level, it ishard to follow for a beginner.It is fairly old, published 1980, so itdoesn't have current topics in environmental water chemistry, but it doescover the basics which are important to know.

The problems at the end ofeach chapter are fairly difficult. ... Read more

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This introductory laboratory manual will help students design a sampling plan, understand the instrumental and analytical techniques used for the assessment of water quality, learn how to interpret data and use statistical analyses, and apply scientific reasoning to an environmental problem. Ideal for use in the laboratory portion of an introductory environmental chemistry or general chemistry course, the manual provides substantial background information about water chemistry and gives the instructor a choice of procedures for each analysis, from instrument-intensive techniques to those requiring nothing more than a buret and a few chemicals. A detailed Instructors' Manual is also available. ... Read more

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Traditionally the study of chemical principles as they relate to soil has been limited to the field of agronomics. Soil and Water Chemistry: An Integrative Approach, stands alone because it balances agricultural and environmental perspectives in its analysis of the chemical properties and processes that affect organic and inorganic soil substances.Written for soil science practitioners, researchers, and students, this book provides a comprehensive treatment of soil composition and reactions. Topics include: clay mineralogy, soil organic matter, mineral weathering and stability, ion speciation, solubility, ion exchange, adsorption, oxidation-reduction, acidity, alkalinity, and salinity. Each chapter concludes with numerous exercises that emphasize concepts and have practical, real-world applications. ... Read more

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Impressive delivery time
Received the item as mentioned by amazon, in quiet a exact excellent condition, and on time.
Love reading this new publication.

Complex and in PhD Speak
I found this textbook to be an extremely frustrating read, and I completely gave up on trying to use it. Even though it was a required book for my class, I find myself reading another soil and water chemistry book. The previous reviewers may have had more experience with chemistry, but I found most of the book was in "PhD speak", and for a non soil chemist, this just leads to frustration. The illustrations are the only redeeming portion of the book. The problems in the back of the chapters are a nice idea, but some of the questions are vague and confusing.

Excellent Reference and Learning Resource
This book was used in our soil chemistry course, and I have rarely needed to review other soil chemistry texts since then. It is an excellent reference that I consistently return to, and recommend to others.

The best book for knowing soil
This book is the only book you will ever need. If you want to know about soil chemistry this is the book.

Chemistry made easy!
I never thought Chemistry could be so easy to understand. I guess it's because it's so well written and it follows a logic I can easily follow. Well illustrated, it goes through every detail without loosing any interest.
I use it all the time since I received it!

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Written by an expert on marine biology, this title is must reading for the marine aquarium hobbyist. Keeping ocean-dwelling fish and other marine life forms thriving in the synthetic environment of an aquarium requires special knowledge and care, especially in regard to water quality. The author discusses the properties of natural seawater, then gives details on how to create and maintain high-quality synthetic seawater. He describes biochemical cycles and fluctuating conditions that are normal in a flourishing marine aquarium, instructs on adding needed chemical components, and advises on water analysis test kits, instrumentation, and record keeping. Includes illustrations plus informative tables and charts. ... Read more

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Good Stuff!
This was a great little book about the chemistry of salt water.It was a little too detailed on the actual chemistry section but the how's and why's were expertly written so that my children and I could learn about the do's and don'ts of reef aquariums.We have read a lot of books over the last few months about it and this one was one of the best.I recommend it to anyone who is as clueless as we were before we started reading up on it.If you are trying to decide if you want to dive into a salt water set up, you need this book.It doesn't just tell you what you need, it tells you why you need it and how to get it.Very cool.A keeper, totally,

Water chemistry for saltwater aquariums
Excellent book dealing with water quality in reef and fish saltwater aquariums. A must for anyone who is seious about the hobby.

good basic information
A lot of good information for the new fish keeper. Save yourself some frustration and expense by starting off with some good clear information.

Oddly outdated
Strange for a book on this topic published in 2005 not to mention live-rock or the chemistry that goes on in the various in vogue substrate filtration systems.

Salt Water Info
Very informative on beginning a new salt water tank. Information on what equiptment needed to provide the type of tank I wanted. Different habitat need different water and light conditions. Very helpful. ... Read more

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The authoritative introduction to natural water chemistry THIRD EDITION

Now in its updated and expanded Third Edition, Aquatic Chemistry remains the classic resource on the essential concepts of natural water chemistry. Designed for both self-study and classroom use, this book builds a solid foundation in the general principles of natural water chemistry and then proceeds to a thorough treatment of more advanced topics. Key principles are illustrated with a wide range of quantitative models, examples, and problem-solving methods.

Major subjects covered include:
* Chemical Thermodynamics
* Solid-Solution Interface and Kinetics
* Trace Metals
* Acids and Bases
* Kinetics of Redox Processes
* Dissolved Carbon Dioxide
* Photochemical Processes
* Atmosphere-Water Interactions
* Kinetics at the Solid-Water
* Metal Ions in Aqueous Solution Interface
* Precipitation and Dissolution
* Particle-Particle Interaction
* Oxidation and Reduction
* Regulation of the Chemical
* Equilibria and Microbial Mediation Composition of Natural Waters ... Read more

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Delivery on time in excellent condition
I ordered a book with "Used - Like New" condition, however the book I had received seems brand new.

The book all aquatic chemists should keep on reading
Stumm and Morgan remains the best aquatic chemical book ever written.

It is fundamental in its approach to the processes that control the composition of natural waters, it is a pleasure to read and should be a must for any student and/or professional in the field.

After more than 20 years working in the field I still find it useful and up to date in many respects.

A pitty that there is no Spanish version of it, thousands of Spanish speaking chemists and geochemists are missing a classic.

Reference Yes, Teaching Text, No
This book is an excellent reference text for people who already know something about aquatic chemistry. It contains more material and covers more topics than any other book in the field. As a teaching text, however, it is severely lacking.

The first problem is the often convoluted writing, which lapses at times into incomprehensibility; read this book for 5 minutes and you will find at least one confusing sentence or circular explanation. The second problem is the lack of clarity about how to actually solve equlibrium problems: there are lots of examples of tableaus used to solve problems, but the explanation of how the tableau is constructed is not good, and neither is the description of how to obtain the proton condition or what it is (and it is crucial to understand this). Finally, many so-called "examples" do very little to help clarify things. Readers who find the tableau method confusing as introduced by Stumm and Morgan will find themselves consulting the aquatic chemistry text by Morel (or the later edition by Hering and Morel) to learn how to actually use the method. When they do, they will probably find that text highly preferable: clearly written, with all the examples worked out from start to finish.

These problems really make learning from this text a monumental struggle for students not already versed in the subject. However, as previously noted, as a reference for professionals, it is unequaled.

Excellent reference book for chem. & physics of nat. systems
This book is an excellent reference. It presents a thorough discussion ofa complex topic. The authors provide many worked examples, with allrequired numeric inputs and resutls, that permit the reader to quicklyverify his or her understanding of the material. The consistent and properuse of units throughout the book is refreshing. ... Read more

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Absolute Best for Basics
This is my third copy of Brad's exceptionally complete and easy to understand primer on Power Plant chemistry...I keep finding clients and even my own employees who need this book! A must for every water treater and engineering manager.

Great guide
This is a great book for power plant engineers. An awesome introduction into water issues that power plant engineers have to deal with. ... Read more

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This second edition demonstrates how chemistry influences the design of water treatment plants and how it should influence the design.Historically, water treatment plants have been designed from hydraulic considerations with little regard to chemical aspects. The many chemical reactions used for removal of pollutants from water simply cannot be forced to occur within current designs. This book re-examines this traditional approach in light of today's water quality and treatment.Will current water treatment processes be sufficient to meet future demands or will new processes have to be devised? Chemistry of Water Treatment assesses the chemical and physical efficacies of current processes to meet the demands of the Safe Drinking water Act, providing expert information to persons responsible for the production of potable water into the next century. ... Read more

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Reflecting a rich technical and interdisciplinary exchange of ideas, Water and Life: The Unique Properties of H₂0 focuses on the properties of water and its interaction with life. The book develops a variety of approaches that help to illuminate ways in which to address deeper questions with respect to the nature of the universe and our place within it.

Grouped in five broad parts, this collection examines the arguments of Lawrence J. Henderson and other scholars on the "fitness" of water for life as part of the physical and chemical properties of nature considered as a foundational environment within which life has emerged and evolved. Leading authorities delve into a range of themes and questions that span key areas of ongoing debate and uncertainty. They draw from the fields of chemistry, biology, biochemistry, planetary and earth sciences, physics, astronomy, and their subspecialties. Several chapters also deal with humanistic disciplines, such as the history of science and theology, to provide additional perspectives.

Bringing together highly esteemed researchers from multidisciplinary fields, this volume addresses fundamental questions relating to the possible role of water in the origin of life in the cosmos. It supports readers in their own explorations of the origin and meaning of life and the role of water in maintaining life.

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The octanol-water partition coefficient is a laboratory-measured property of a substance. It provides a thermodynamic measure of the tendency of the substance to prefer a non-aqueous or oily milieu rather than water (i.e. its hydrophilic/lipophilic balance). Partition coefficients are used extensively in medicinal chemistry, drug design, ecotoxicology and environmental chemistry. The partition coefficient is recognized by governmental and international agencies (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, OECD) as a physical property of organic pollutants equal in importance to vapour pressure, water solubility and toxicity. Octanol-Water Partition Coefficients is a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the thermodynamics of partitioning and of the octanol-water pair. In addition, all current methods of measurement are reviewed, strengths and weaknesses are noted and recommendations for particular applications are given. Current methods of calculation of partition coefficients are similarly surveyed and described. Five of the most popular computerized methods are tested for predictive accuracy for drugs, pollutants, aminoacids, etc. The book will be of interest not only to solution chemists, but to any chemists who use partition coefficients. It provides a thorough understanding of the fundamentals and offers clear guidance on the choice of methods of measurement and calculation. Contents: Introduction, Thermodynamics and Extrathermodynamics of Partitioning, Experimental Methods of Measurement, Discussion of Measurement Methods, Methods of Calculating Partitioning Coefficients, Discussion of LogKow Predictive Methods The Wiley Series in Solution Chemistry fills the increasing need to present authoritative, comprehensive and fully up-to-date accounts of the many aspects of solution chemistry. Internationally recognized experts from research or teaching institutions in various countries are invited to contribute to the series. ... Read more

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Provides a very basic overview of chemistry for the water and wastewater treatment plant operator. Covers topics specific to water and wastewater, including hardness, disinfection, and corrosion. Softcover. ... Read more

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The Hydrogen Bond and the Water Molecule offers a synthesis of what is known and currently being researched on the topic of hydrogen bonds and water molecules. The most simple water molecular, H2O, is a fascinating but poorly understood molecule. Its unique ability to attract an exceptionally large number of hydrogen bonds induces the formation of a dense "hydrogen bond network" that has the potential to modify the properties of the surrounding molecules and their reactivities. The crucial role that water molecules play is described in this book. The author begins by providing an overview of the thermodynamical and structural properties of H-bonds before examining their much less known dynamical properties, which makes them appear as centres of reactivity. Methods used to observe these components are also reviewed. In the second part of the book the role played by the dense H-bond network developed by H2O molecules is examined. First in ice, where it has important atmospheric consequences, then in liquid water, and finally in macromolecules where it sheds some original light on the fundamental question "How is it that without water and hydrogen bonds life would not exist?".
This book will be of interest to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology. It can also serve as a teaching aid for students attending course in chemical physics, chemistry or molecular biology. Engineers involved the water industry would benefit from reading this book, as would scientists working in pharmaceutics, cosmetics and materials.

* overview of what is known and being researched on the topic of hydrogen bonds and water molecules
* reviews methods used to observe interactions between water molecules and hydrogen bonds
* examines role of H-bond network developed by H2O molecules ... Read more

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Hydrogen bonding
Marechal has composed an outstanding work.A compilation of years of training and information.An excellent source for anyone interested in the hydrogen bond.Professionally written and organized.Though much remains to be learned, this book elegantly summarizes the current state of knowledge. ... Read more

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The presence of cyanide is a significant issue in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and management, in remediation of former manufactured gas plant sites and aluminum production waste disposal sites, in treatment and management of residuals from hydrometallurgical gold mining, and in other industrial operations in which cyanide-bearing wastes were produced. The complexity of the chemistry and toxicology of cyanide and the risk it poses in different environmental contexts make its management and remediation extremely challenging. Cyanide in Water and Soil is the first book to present the state-of-the-art in managing cyanide across a wide range of industrial and environmental contexts.

The book brings together current knowledge and information about cyanide release to and behavior in the environment, and explores how to control or remediate these releases. No other broad-based examination of this topic exists. Exploring the anthropogenic and natural sources of cyanide in the environment, the authors address the full range of issues pertaining to cyanide fate, transport, treatment, and toxicity in water and soil as well as approaches currently used in risk assessment and management. They have developed a careful balance of depth and scope of coverage, providing current references that help readers learn more about topics of particular interest.

An array of technologies is available for the treatment of cyanide in surface water and groundwater, wastewaters, and contaminated soils and sludges. These technologies span the gamut of biological, chemical, electrolytic, physical, and thermal treatment processing. Presenting examples of applications of the technologies employed most commonly in municipal and industrial settings, the book is a useful reference tool for engineers, scientists, practitioners, and researchers in academia, industrial organizations, government, and engineering and science consulting firms. ... Read more

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The one-stop resource for all aspects of water treatment engineering-from theory to practice
Completely revised and updated to address current practices and technologies, Water Treatment: Principles and Design, Second Edition provides unique coverage of both the principles and theory of water treatment, as well as the practical considerations of plant design and distribution.
Written by the world's leading water engineering firm, Water Treatment: Principles and Design, Second Edition presents the breadth of water treatment engineering-from the theory and principles of water chemistry and microbiology to in-depth discussions of revolutionary treatment processes to concise tips for plant and network design. Material has been extensively updated and revised in response to regulatory requirements and growing public awareness, particularly in the areas of disinfection, membrane filtration, disposal of treatment plant residuals, and basic microbiology with an emphasis on human pathogens and diseases.
Water Treatment: Principles and Design, Second Edition provides an essential textbook for students and a reliable resource for environmental and water resources engineers. ... Read more

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Worldwide standard text
Used at all major educational and research institutions. Belongs on every Water Treatment Engineer's desk. Extensive coverage on all areas, but does not cover wastewater. This field distinguishes between wastewater treatment, which is the treatment of water that has been used residentially, commercially and industrially so that it can be properly reintroduced to the water cycle, and water treatment, which is the process of treating water before it is considered potable for consumption. For wastewater, see the classic Metcalf and Eddy text.

Nice book
This is a great book for graduate level textbook. It's some kind of encyclopedia for everythng you need to know about water treatment, from physical and chemical quality of water to plant design.

Great
This is a great reference book for anyone getting into water treatment or environmental process design.

A tad dry
This book is very informative, though a tad dry to read thru, really have to be awake to make it through a chapter.But I do believe the examples and problems are well written, along with the fact that all the information is available.

Review for Water Treatment: Principles and Design
This is a great book... It covers all the basics and explains every concept well. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Depens on your use...
Excellent as a desk reference for aquatic chemists...as a textbook, leaves much to be desired.Its a challenging read, wholly inappropriate for an undergraduate course, and still challenging for a graduate course. Stumm and Morgan is probably preferable as a textbook...

Aquatic Chemistry text for introductory course
I used this text for a one-quarter introductory Aquatic Chemistry course.The tableau method to solve equilibrium problems was positively received only by about half the students.Other texts used for this course are Pankow and Stumm and Morgan.(None of them were free of difficulties.Stumm and Morgan still serves as the best reference; but readability is a problem for an introductory course.)Morel does a good job in the treatment of metal ion kinetics.

The worst book ever
There aren't many good things to say about this book (except that I got rid of it). You have to read it with the authors around you to get a clue what they're talking about. ... Read more

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Environmental Organic Chemistry focuses on environmental factors that govern the processes that determine the fate of organic chemicals in natural and engineered systems. The information discovered is then applied to quantitatively assessing the environmental behaviour of organic chemicals. Now in its 2nd edition this book takes a more holistic view on physical-chemical properties of organic compounds. It includes new topics that address aspects of gas/solid partitioning, bioaccumulation, and transformations in the atmosphere.

-Structures chapters into basic and sophisticated sections
-Contains illustrative examples, problems and case studies
-Examines the fundamental aspects of organic, physical and inorganic chemistry - applied to environmentally relevant problems
-Addresses problems and case studies in one volume ... Read more

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Perhaps a good reference text, but it's supposed to be a graduate intro text
Compared to the 1st edition this text is about twice the size.It is a monstrously large book.However, the book fails to teach the concepts in a clear fashion required when one is just starting in the field.Too much attention is spent to minute details that confound the subject.A great deal of space is used on deriving formulas.

It is without a doubt that the authors are exceptional minds in their fields, and have a fine understanding of the material.However, speaking as a student, they do me no favors in explaining what is going on.This text needs to be rewritten and edited to serve as a useful textbook for graduate students.Until then, the book will possibly be useful as a reference.

not authentic
the text I received is much thicker (nearly 2x the size) than the original 1300 page text which makes for a very heavy load.The images are much darker than those it was compared to as well. I can only assume that this text is not authentic.

Good but complicated
I am using this book as part of my graduate class. Before I got this book, I was using the old edition, believe me the old edition is much simpler, easier to understand than this new one. They have integrated the book with overwhelming symbols for which they do not even have the key/index. You spend a lot of time figuring out what the symbols mean. So, I would recommend that you try to get a hold of the old edition of the book, however remember that the old edition does not cover the modelling part and does not give you exposure to the problem sets.
So, the bottom line is that if you want to get an understanding and feel of the subject goahead for the old edition, but if this isyour core area of research and do not mind a bit of complication in the writing and explanation, go for the new edition.

Excellent reference book
This book is an asset for the student and professional alike.

Great book for environmental chemistry
I have used this book while taking a course in environmental chemistry. This book is easy to read, understand and really simplified a very complex and interesting topic. It covers wide range of topics in envrionmental chemistry. I really recommend my fellow students to get this book ! ... Read more

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The book deals with the processes in marine environment with particular emphasis on the interface processes (sediments- water and atmosphere-water) regarding organic matter and energy fluxes, carbon dioxide intake and transformation. Particular analytical methodologies concerning biosensors for analysis in situ are discussed. ... Read more

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Interesting supplemental book
A collection of lectures by professors attending a conference in Ustica Italy in 2000, this book covers a broad range of subjects including many that are often overlooked.We use this as a supplement to our textbook (Libes) in Marine Biogeochemistry/Chemical Oceanography.The chapters on aerosols, photochemical processes and a collection of chapters on toxicants (endrocrine-disrupting, organic and organometallic compounds) round out holes in the Libes book.Additionally, the other chapters present an up-to-date view of marine chemistry and organic matter cycling.This is not a true replacement for a more traditional textbook, but it is a great readings supplement. ... Read more

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Environmental pollution is a universal problem which threatens the continued existence of mankind, rendering it one of the primary concerns of society. This book provides a comprehensive view of the chemistry and biology of water, air and soil, particularly those aspects connected with the protection of the environment.

The first part of the book presents fundamental information on the chemistry and biology of water in its natural state, and the effects of water pollution from industry, traffic, agriculture and urbanization. It covers the composition of natural, service and wastewaters as well as methods of chemical and biological water analysis and water treatment. The second part deals with atmospheric problems, particularly the basic composition of atmosphere and the different sources of its pollution, methods of restriction, and air analysis. The final part of the volume focuses on the characteristics of soil and soil components, natural ... Read more