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10. Soil-Air partition constants

The chapter discusses the significance of soil-air partition constants and their implications for the environmental transport of chemicals. It highlights the differences in behavior and binding properties between organic and inorganic compounds in soil systems. Key concepts include bioavailability and the factors influencing the mobility and toxicity of substances like chromium in various environmental settings.

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Sections

  • 1

    Environmental Quality: Monitoring And Analysis

    This section discusses soil-air partition constants, emphasizing the significance of log K_oc and log K_ow in understanding chemical hydrophobicity and its implications for environmental transport.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.1

    Soil-Air Partition Constants

    This section explains soil-air partition constants, specifically log K_oc and log K_ow, highlighting their significance in environmental chemistry for organic and inorganic chemicals.

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  • 1.2

    Hydrophobicity And Environmental Fate

    This section discusses hydrophobicity, its measurement through partition constants, and their significance in understanding the environmental fate of organic and inorganic chemicals.

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  • 1.3

    Binding Properties Of Inorganic Chemicals

    The section discusses soil-air partition constants and the binding properties of inorganic chemicals, focusing on factors like oxidation states and bioavailability.

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  • 1.4

    Oxidation States And Bioavailability

    This section explores the relationship between oxidation states and the bioavailability of chemicals in environmental contexts, highlighting the characteristics of organic and inorganic compounds.

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  • 1.5

    Importance Of Partition Constants In Bioavailability

    This section emphasizes the significance of partition constants in assessing the bioavailability of chemicals in environmental contexts.

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  • 1.6

    Factors Influencing Inorganic Bioavailability

    This section explores the factors affecting the bioavailability of inorganic chemicals in environmental systems, emphasizing properties like oxidation state, pH, and redox potential.

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  • 1.7

    Complexity In Aquatic Chemistry

    This section explores the complexity of aquatic chemistry focusing on partition constants, organic and inorganic compounds, and their significance in environmental fate and transport.

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  • 1.8

    Introduction To Ka 31 Star

    This section delves into the concepts of soil-air partition constants and their relevance in understanding chemical hydrophobicity and bioavailability.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Soil and sediment interacti...
  • Inorganic chemicals interac...
  • Bioavailability plays a cru...

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