Inorganic Chemistry for Geochemistry and Environmental Sciences: Fundamentals and Applications

Author: George W. Luther III (Author)

Edition: 1st

Language: English

Publisher: Wiley

Dimensions: 7.6 x 1 x 9.8 inches

ISBN-10: 1118851374

ISBN-13: 978-1118851371

Publication Date: August 8, 2016

Print Length: 456 pages

Description: Inorganic Chemistry for Geochemistry and Environmental Sciences: Fundamentals and Applications delves into the structure, bonding, and reactivity of molecules and solids that are environmentally relevant. It bridges the gap between inorganic chemistry and geochemistry by exploring the reactivity of non-metals and metals from diverse fields such as environmental science and marine chemistry. Key topics include chemical bonding principles, frontier molecular orbital theory, electron transfer processes, formation of (nano)particles, transition metal-ligand complexes, and metal catalysis.

Throughout the book, fundamental chemical principles are illustrated with practical examples drawn from geochemistry, environmental, and marine sciences, providing readers with a deeper understanding of environmental and geochemical processes at the molecular level. The text covers essential topics such as thermodynamics and kinetics of redox reactions, atomic structure, symmetry, covalent bonding in solids and nanoparticles, frontier molecular orbital theory, acids and bases, and basics of transition metal chemistry.

This comprehensive resource is ideal for students and professionals seeking to grasp the intricacies of inorganic chemistry in relation to environmental and geochemical studies.