Aquatic Chemistry

Introduction to the properties of water and global biogeochemical cycles, The carbonate system, Law of mass action, Ionization Fractions, Distribution charts, pC-pH diagrams, chemical equilibrium calculations, Acid/bases chemical titration, Laws of thermodynamics, equilibrium constant, ionic strength, activity coefficient, Complexation, Oxidation - reduction, pE-pH charts, chlorine

Objectives

Introduction to the concepts of aquatic chemistry through theory, examples and exercises on environmental issues. The comprehensive knowledge of chemistry is essential for solving environmental problems. Basic understanding of chemical reactions and processes that affect water quality and learning tools for assessing water quality.

Prerequisites

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Syllabus

Global Biogeochemical Cycles Determination of natural water pH Carbon Equilibrium Chemical species in solution Regulating tension and neutralization ability Creation of natural waters composition Law of mass action-Determination of equilibrium constants Chemical activity and ionic strength Fate of metals in the environment Hydrolysis and metals complexation Inorganic compounds as substituents Competitive binding of substituents Interaction of aquatic solutions with sediments and soils Solubility and Absorption Effect of chemical species in the solubility Surface complexes formation Redox geochemistry Heterogeneous reactions and cycles Redox equilibrium Capacity and redox volumetric measurements (pH scale) Applications of environmental geochemistry.