principles and applications for environmental practitioners /
First Statement of Responsibility
Frank R. Spellman.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Lanham, Md. :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Government Institutes,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
vi, 339 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
26 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Atoms and elements -- Chemical bonds -- Inorganic chemistry and terminology -- Organic chemistry and terminology -- Chemical and physical reactions -- Understanding material safety data sheets (MSDSs) -- Chemistry of water and water pollution -- Atmospheric chemistry -- Soil chemistry -- Organic chemistry and pesticides -- Toxicological chemistry -- Nuclear chemistry and radioactivity -- Hazardous waste and treatment methods -- Sampling and analysis.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"To effectively deal with any chemical-based problem, including pollution, environmental, health and safety professionals must have at least a rudimentary understanding of the basic concepts of chemistry. Chemistry for Nonchemists: Principles and Applications for Environmental Practitioners book provides such professionals with an introductory reference 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. Written for anyone whose work involves environmental management, planning, impact assessment, protection, or compliance, or whose responsibilities include designing, implementing, and evaluating a health and safety program, Chemistry for Nonchemists provides a detailed overview of chemistry and its principles, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, and their application to regulatory compliance programs under the various environmental, health and safety laws. This book will help readers understand the "laws" of chemistry and the ramifications of out-of-control chemistry."--Publisher's description.