Equilibrium inorganic chemistry underlies the composition and
properties of the aquatic environment and provides a sound basis
for understanding both natural geochemical processes and the
behavior of inorganic pollutants in the environment. Designed
for readers having basic chemical and mathematical knowledge,
this book includes material and examples suitable for
undergraduate students in the early stages of chemistry,
environmental science, geology, irrigation science and
oceanography courses. Aquatic Environmental Chemistry covers the
composition and underlying properties of both freshwater and
marine systems and, within this framework, explains the effects
of acidity, complexation, oxidation and reduction processes, and
sedimentation. The format adopted for the book consists of two
parallel columns. The inner column is the main body of the book
and can be read on its own. The outer column is a source of
useful secondary material where comments on the main text,
explanations of unusual terms and guidance th