Chemical Fundamentals of Geology / Edition 2

by R. Gill

Overview

The second edition of this innovative book provides 'geo-relevant' chemistry in a highly accessible format. The environmental, geological and topical relevance has been enhanced, providing the ideal text to explain the relevance of chemical fundamentals to geological and environmental processes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412549304
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	11/30/1995
Edition description:	2nd ed. 1995
Pages:	298
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x 0.29(d)

Table of Contents

Preface. Preface to second edition. List of tables. List of boxes. Energy in geological processes. Equilibrium in geological systems. Kinetics of geological processes. Aqueous solutions in geology. Electrons in atoms. The periodic table. Chemical bonding and the properties of minerals. Silicate crystals and melts. Some geologically important elements. The elements in the universe. Answers to exercises. Appendices. Index. The periodic table.

Editorial Reviews

Reviews of the first edition:; The author has prepared a comprehensive and very useful introductory chemistry text for earth science students and I can strongly recommend it ... the paperback version is very good value. - Mineralogical Magazine; It sets new standards in diagrams, tables and summaries and, for the teacher, represents a mine of useful handout material. - Geological Magazine

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