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Basic concepts of environmental chemistry

Des W. Connell

Lewis Publishers, c1997

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This text/reference describes the behavior and effects of both natural and man-made organic substances in the environment. It is the first book to explain environmental properties in terms of bonds and molecules, and the first to include toxicity and biological effects among the important properties of organic chemicals. From the characteristics of molecules, to properties of compounds, through distribution and behavior in the environment, and on to effects on living systems, this is a complete look at organic substances, not just a collection of facts. Using the most current information available, it presents not just an introduction to environmental chemistry but also an explanation of how and why environmental processes occur. Basic Concepts of Environmental Chemistry opens with a detailed examination of the basic properties of organic chemicals in the environment. It then expands upon the fundamentals to describe contaminants in the environment and processes that occur in the natural environment. The text concludes with ecotoxicological and risk assessment approaches to the management of hazardous substances. Readers need only a basic knowledge of chemistry to understand the concepts presented in the book. Written in clear, simple language, it is an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students in the many areas of science that intersect environmental organic chemistry.

Table of Contents

Principles of Environmental Chemistry The Role and Importance of Environmental Chemistry Basic Properties of Chemicals in the Environment Bond and Molecules - Their Influence on Physical Chemical Properties in the Environment Environmental Transformation and Degradation Processes Environmental Toxicology Contaminants in the Environment Petroleum Hydrocarbons Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Dioxins Synthetic Polymers - Plastics, Elastomers, and Synthetic Fibers Pesticides Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Soaps and Detergents Organometallic Compounds Processes in the Natural Environment Photosynthesis and Respiration - Key Global Environmental Processes Chemical Evolution Chemistry of Natural Waters Water Pollution Atmospheric Chemistry and Pollution Soil Contamination Distribution of Chemicals in the Environment Genotoxicity - The Action of Environmental Chemicals on Genetic Material Management of Hazardous Substances Ecotoxicology - The Interaction of Chemicals with Ecosystems Risk Assessment Index

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  • NCID
    BA33695003
  • ISBN
    • 0873719980
  • LCCN
    97007698
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Boca Raton
  • Pages/Volumes
    506 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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