Scientific principles for physical geographers
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Name: Scientific principles for physical geographers
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Author: Bradbury, Ian K., 1944-

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Bradbury, Ian K., 1944-

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Boyle, John, 1958- author.
Morse, Andy, author.
Boyle, John.
Morse, Andy.

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London : Routledge, Taylor and Francis, 2014.

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1 online resource (565 pages)

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Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Brief contents; Contents; Preface; 1 How to use this book; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Structure; 1.3 Reading; 2 Units and measurement; 2.1 Introduction: the SI system; 2.2 Base units; 2.3 Derived units; 2.4 Measurement of the environment; 2.4.1 Length (distance); 2.4.2 Area; 2.4.3 Volume; 2.4.4 Mass and weight; 2.4.5 Heat; 2.4.6 Density; 2.4.7 Force; 2.4.8 Pressure; 2.4.9 Energy; 2.4.10 Power; 2.5 Dimensions and dimensional analysis; 2.6 Scalars and vectors; 2.7 Useful symbols; 2.7.1 The Greek alphabet; 2.7.2 Mathematical symbols; 2.8 A few simple examples

3 Chemical elements3.1 Definition and symbols; 3.2 Abundance in the environment; 4 Atomic structure; 4.1 Nature of the atom and atomic number; 4.2 Neutrons, mass numbers and isotopes; 4.3 Electrons; 5 Ions and ionization; 6 Molecules and compounds; 6.1 Molecules; 6.2 Compounds; 6.3 Molecular and empirical formulae; 7 The configuration of electrons; 7.1 Numbers of electrons and energy levels; 7.2 Limitations of the planetary model; 8 Linking atoms: chemical bonding; 8.1 The valence shell; 8.2 The ionic bond; 8.3 The covalent bond; 8.4 The coordinate covalent bond; 8.5 The metallic bond

8.6 The hydrogen bond8.7 Van der Waals' force; 9 Chemical substances: values and amounts; 9.1 Relative atomic and molecular mass; 9.2 Gram atomic mass, Avogadro constant, moles; 9.3 Empirical formulae; 10 Chemical reactions; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Rates of reactions; 10.2.1 Basic principles; 10.2.2 Factors governing reaction rates; 10.2.3 Orders of reaction; 10.2.4 Rate-limiting steps; 10.2.5 Environmental factors, including catalysts; 10.3 Energetics of reactions; 11 Gas phase reactions: heterogeneous reactions and free radicals; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Photolysis

11.3 Free radicals and other high-energy species12 Acids and bases; 12.1 Concepts and definitions; 12.2 Acidity and oxidation/reduction; 12.3 Alkali or base?; 12.4 Oxides and acidity; 12.5 Strengths of acids; 12.6 Acidity buffering; 12.7 pH, measurement of acidity, and strengths of acids and bases; 12.7.1 Hydrogen ion concentration; 12.7.2 Balance of acids and bases: titration; 13 Ions, particles and solutions: ion exchange and adsorption; 13.1 Introduction; 13.2 The chemistry of particle surfaces; 13.2.1 Acid/base properties of particle surfaces; 13.2.2 Binding of metals by particle surfaces

13.3 Ion exchange equilibria14 Oxidation, reduction and redox reactions; 14.1 Introduction; 14.2 Oxidation/reduction reactions; 14.3 Oxidation states; 14.4 Oxidizing and reducing agents; 14.5 Redox status; 14.6 Eh and the measurement of redox status; 15 Families of elements: the periodic table; 15.1 Overview; 15.2 Trends in ionization potential and electron affinity; 15.3 Trends in electronegativity; 16 Organic chemistry; 16.1 Introduction; 16.2 The uniqueness of carbon; 16.3 Representing organic substances; 16.4 Classifying and naming organic compounds; 16.5 Reactions in organic chemistry

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Physical geography.
Science.

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9781317878728, 1317878728

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16.6 Isomerism

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Science for Geography and Environment introduces students (and academics who need to brush up their knowledge!) to scientific principles in a lively and accessible way, allowing them to proceed through the text at their own pace. The book is structured thematically with a logical development of key topics, all linked by a comprehensive cross-referencing system. Concepts and principles will be grounded in everyday experience and exemplified by reference to geographical/environmental processes. The authors are also testing each stage of the text on their own students, thereby ensuring that stude.

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Bradbury, I. K., Boyle, J., Morse, A., Boyle, J., & Morse, A. (2014). Scientific principles for physical geographers . Routledge, Taylor and Francis.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ian K. Bradbury et al.. 2014. Scientific Principles for Physical Geographers. Routledge, Taylor and Francis.

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Ian K. Bradbury et al.. Scientific Principles for Physical Geographers Routledge, Taylor and Francis, 2014.

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Bradbury, Ian K., et al. Scientific Principles for Physical Geographers Routledge, Taylor and Francis, 2014.

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