Description
This section discusses the concept of environmental science, particularly emphasizing the interconnectedness of the Earth's environmental compartments—air, water, soil, and living organisms—and how they interact within the broader context of environmental chemistry. The focus is on understanding the roles these components play in environmental processes and their effects on pollution and sustainability. The chapter further elaborates on environmental chemical processes, examining the dynamics of trace gases in the atmosphere, the rapid chemical reactions in aquatic systems, and how these interactions are governed by thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. It also covers the complexities of chemical pollution in freshwaters, the importance of understanding sediment and water interactions, and the behavior of chemicals within different environments.
