Aquatic Chemistry Concepts, Second Edition

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This fully revised and updated textbook provides a comprehensive treatment of aquatic chemistry, addressing complex equations and principles. It utilizes the step-by-step Pankow format to present established science in equilibrium water chemistry, facilitating a broad understanding. The text is suitable for a diverse audience, including undergraduate and graduate students, industry professionals, consultants, and regulators, making it an essential resource for anyone working with water chemistry. Key features include an in-depth exploration of chemical thermodynamics, acid/base calculations, CO2 chemistry, metal ion complexation, mineral solubility, and redox chemistry, including significant case studies like the lead contamination in Flint, Michigan. The book also covers electrical effects in aqueous solutions, such as the Debye-Hückel Law and colloid stability. Readers will find numerous detailed example problems and discussions on complex calculations relevant to lakes, rivers, groundwater, and seawater. The foreword by Jerry L. Schnoor praises the clarity and simplicity of the text, emphasizing its thorough coverage of essential inorganic chemistry topics and its utility in guiding students towards effective problem-solving. The structured content includes sections on acid/base chemistry, metal/ligand interactions, mineral solubility, redox reactions, and the effects of electrical charges on solution chemistry, making it