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Modern studies of the atmosphere , oceans, and earth and planetary
systems demand a sound knowledge of basic chemical principles. This
book provides a clear, concise review of these principles, particularly
relating to the atmosphere. Students with little formal training in
chemistry can work through the chapters and numerous exercises
within this book before accessing the standard texts in the atmospheric
and environmental sciences .
Basic Physical Chemistry f o r the Atmospheric Sciences covers the
fundamental concepts of chemical equilibria, chemical thermodynam
ics, chemical kinetics, solution chemistry, acid and base chemistry,
oxidation-reduction reactions, and photochemistry. Over 160 e x er
cises are contained within the text, including 50 numerical problems
solved in the text and 1 1 2 exercises for the reader to work on with
hints and solutions provided in an appendix.
Basic Physical Chemistry f o r the A t mospheric Sciences is written
by an internationally known atmospheric science researcher and suc
cessful textbook author. Whether u s ed in an introductory class in
chemistry or for self-instruction as a supplementary workbook this
book will be an invaluable resource for a broad range of students.