Aquatic Chemical Kinetics Reaction Rates of Processes in Natural Waters

Emphasizing intellectual stimulation over extensive documentation, Aquatic Chemical Kinetics has been designed with a threefold intention: to provide an understanding of the general principles of aquatic chemistry; to discuss the application of kinetics to the exploration of naturally occurring processes; and to inspire and develop new engineering practices. With these objectives in mind, kinetics is introduced with a set of basic principles stressing the elementary reaction as a basic unit of chemical processes. Coverage then progresses from simple concepts to applications in natural water, soil, and geochemical systems. Discussion of environmental factors and rates of chemical transformations, chemical catalysis, and linear free-energy relationships follows. A treatment of the features of chemical kinetics in aqueous solutions and in the context of aquatic systems (oceans, fresh water, atmospheric water, and soil), is also included along with discussion of reaction mechanisms and specific reaction rates in natural waters and in water technology. Special attention is paid to the kinetics of surface reactions, ranging from ab initio-quantum mechanical calculations and frontier molecular orbital theories to extracellular enzymatic reactions, the adsorption of organic solutes, and redox processes. Finally, discussion is offered on weathering rates as they pertain to the kinetics of colloid chemical processes, as well as the role of surficial transport processes in geochemical and biogeochemical processes. For professionals involved in physical and inorganic chemistry, surface and colloid chemistry, aquatic chemistry, geochemistry oceanography, and chemical and environmental engineering, Aquatic Chemical Kinetics offers a solid foundation for understanding the general principles and features of chemical kinetics in aqueous solutions and in the context of aquatic systems.Stumm, Werner is the author of 'Aquatic Chemical Kinetics Reaction Rates of Processes in Natural Waters' with ISBN 9780471510291 and ISBN 0471510297.