Chemical Fundamentals of Geology [Paperback]

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.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.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 MagazineSpringer Book Archives