Chemistry for Nonchemists Principles and Applications for Environmental Practitioners

by Spellman, Frank R.

• ISBN13: 9780865878990
• ISBN10: 0865878994
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-03
• Publisher: Government Institutes

Summary

Chemistry for Nonchemists provides environmental, health and safety professionals with an introductory reference book that will help them to understand the fundamental principles of chemistry and to understand those principles as they apply to the environmental compliance programs that regulate workplace activity. The book uses easy-to-understand language, keeps the science and mathematical language to a minimum, and provides numerous resources for enhancing the learning process.

Author Biography

Frank R. Spellman is assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
1 Introduction	1	(6)
2 Atoms and Elements	7	(26)
3 Chemical Bonds	33	(14)
4 Inorganic Chemistry and Terminology	47	(22)
5 Organic Chemistry and Terminology	69	(32)
6 Chemical and Physical Reactions	101	(12)
7 Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)	113	(18)
8 Chemistry of Water and Water Pollution	131	(44)
9 Atmospheric Chemistry	175	(28)
10 Soil Chemistry	203	(22)
11 Organic Chemistry and Pesticides	225	(36)
12 Toxicological Chemistry	261	(18)
13 Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity	279	(8)
14 Hazardous Waste and Treatment Methods	287	(12)
15 Sampling and Analysis	299	(32)
Appendix: Answers for Chapter Review Tests	331	(8)
About the Author	339