Water: A Matrix of Life
A Matrix of Life
2nd Edition
Published on 19. July 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-85404-583-9 (ISBN)
Description
An understanding of the behavioural properties of water is fundamental to gaining an appreciation of many scientific processes and principles. Science students and teachers will therefore find Water not only interesting reading but also of considerable relevance to their studies.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85404-583-9 (9780854045839)
DOI
10.1039/9781847552341
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Content
Occurrence, Importance and Physical Properties: The Place of Water in the General Classification of Liquids;
Isotopic Composition;
The Structure of the Water Molecule and the Nature of the Hydrogen Bond in Water;
Ice - Its Structure and Dynamics;
The Structure of Liquid Water;
The Dynamic Properties of Liquid Water;
Towards a Molecular Description of Water;
Aqueous Solutions of Simple Molecules;
Aqueous Solutions of Electrolytes;
The Role of Water in the Stabilisation of Biologically Significant Structures;
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions;
Water in the Environment - Quality, Availability and Exploitation;
Summary and Future Prospects.
Isotopic Composition;
The Structure of the Water Molecule and the Nature of the Hydrogen Bond in Water;
Ice - Its Structure and Dynamics;
The Structure of Liquid Water;
The Dynamic Properties of Liquid Water;
Towards a Molecular Description of Water;
Aqueous Solutions of Simple Molecules;
Aqueous Solutions of Electrolytes;
The Role of Water in the Stabilisation of Biologically Significant Structures;
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions;
Water in the Environment - Quality, Availability and Exploitation;
Summary and Future Prospects.