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M odern studies of the atmosphere, o ceans, and earth and

planetary s y stems demand a sound knowledge of basic
chemical principles. This book provides a clear, concise review
of these princi les , particularl y relating to the atmosphere.
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Students with little formal training in chemistry con work
through the chapters and numerous exercises within this book
before accessing the standard texts in the atmospheric and
environmental sciences.

Basic Physical Chemistry for the Atmos p heric Sciences
covers the fundamental concepts of chemical equilibria,

chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, solution chemistry,
acid and base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, and
photochemistry. Over 160 exercises are contained within the
text, including 50 numerical exercises solved in the text and
112 exercises for the reader to work on with hints and solutions
provided in an appendix.
Basic Physical Chemistry for the Atmospheric Sciences is

written by an internationally known atmospheric science
researcher and successful textbook author. Whether used in
an introductory class in chemistry or for self-instruction as a
sup p lementary text, this book will be an invaluable resource
for a brood range of students in the earth sciences.

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