ABSTRACT

Many controversial issues revolve around complex scientific arguments which can be better understood with at least a minimal knowledge and understanding of the chemical reactions and processes going on in the world around us.
This textbook offers an accessible introduction to chemical principles and concepts, and applies them to relevant environmental situations and issues. Written for students who have not taken A' level chemistry, this book bridges the gap between GSCE chemistry and first year undergraduate level.

chapter 1|37 pages

Some basic chemical concepts

chapter 3|28 pages

An introduction to organic chemicals

chapter 5|28 pages

The Earth as a finite resource

chapter 6|20 pages

Risk and hazards

chapter 7|36 pages

An introduction to the lithosphere

chapter 9|26 pages

The chemistry of the atmosphere

chapter 10|25 pages

The pollution of the atmosphere

chapter 11|29 pages

Natural waters and their properties

chapter 12|27 pages

Natural waters and their pollution

chapter 13|31 pages

Organic chemicals and the environment