# Environmental Chemistry

- Institution: IIT Roorkee
- Department: Civil Engineering
- Teacher: Prof. Bhanu Prakash Vellanki
- Level: Graduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105107176)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105107176)
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

The course deals with the fundamentals and critical analysis of chemical processes one encounters in the field of Environmental Engineering. The course deals with:

Application of equilibrium equations and material balance equations to calculate conditions in environmental systems at equilibrium using the concept of components.

Use of chemical equilibrium programs such as VMINTEQ to calculate conditions in environmental systems at equilibrium

Application of kinetic equations, stoichiometric relationships and material balances to calculate conditions in environmental systems in which reactions occur that are not at equilibrium.

Application of fundamental aspects of thermodynamics to describe equilibrium conditions in environmental systems.

Defining equilibrium and kinetic limitations as relating to environmental systems and the relative importance of each for chemical processes in environmental systems.

Knowledge of important terminology for chemical processes occurring in environmental systems

Intended audience: Environmental engineering professionals and students pursuing a degree with emphasis in Environmental engineering

Prerequisites: Entry level chemistry course

## Lectures

1. [Introduction, Fundamentals of Equilibrium & Kinetics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/67487c261558) (YouTube)
2. [Equilibrium-Process Feasibility, Gibbs Energy-Standard Condition](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/005f8636834a) (YouTube)
3. [Gibbs Free Energy: Non Standard Conditions-I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/567975b3cb25) (YouTube)
4. [Gibbs Free Energy: Non Standard Conditions-II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/0c1c1d368f11) (YouTube)
5. [Phase Equilibrium](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/839b7d2eff5d) (YouTube)
6. [Component Balance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/1644ebfb599b) (YouTube)
7. [Reaction Kinetics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/dd4fc847e393) (YouTube)
8. [Rate of Reaction-I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/a49e0545a31b) (YouTube)
9. [Rate of Reaction-II, Types of Reactors](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/29fbe4be4425) (YouTube)
10. [Mass balance on different types of Reactors](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/8477ded29565) (YouTube)
11. [Material Balance for Complex Reactions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/ada5e2bb342d) (YouTube)
12. [Material Balance for Reversible Reactions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/3005e7793cb2) (YouTube)
13. [Determination of Kinetic Equations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/a19aecedc9c6) (YouTube)
14. [Acid-Base Reactions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/f30026909131) (YouTube)
15. [Acid Dissociation Constant, Strength of Acid](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/df2731063c56) (YouTube)
16. [Ionization Fractions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/74e5e42a0115) (YouTube)
17. [Introduction to VMINTEQ](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/56d04dc1be82) (YouTube)
18. [Estimation of pH using VMINTEQ](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/a45d05ab08a1) (YouTube)
19. [Mixing Problems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/32bb7cc4f0e9) (YouTube)
20. [Inverse Dose Problems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/f0908c2a8c1c) (YouTube)
21. [log C-pH Diagram](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/44583016e609) (YouTube)
22. [Carbonate System: Closed System](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/4afefa9d4d96) (YouTube)
23. [Carbonate System: Open System](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/074b05265cca) (YouTube)
24. [VMINTEQ: Application of Gases, Acid-Base Titration](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/7a8e0b454685) (YouTube)
25. [VMINTEQ: Titration & Multisweeep, Buffer: Introduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/855ca7f8928d) (YouTube)
26. [VMINTEQ: Buffer System, Buffer Intensity: Introduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/b0594361a89a) (YouTube)
27. [Buffer Intensity: Monoprotic & Diprotic Acids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/58238ff93832) (YouTube)
28. [Alkalinity: Introduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/5d100c713331) (YouTube)
29. [Alkalinity: Theoretical & Practical Definition](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/7aa0c8c6e2db) (YouTube)
30. [Acidity and its Applications](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/64cd8c5be1c8) (YouTube)
31. [Alkalinity & Acidity: Applications](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/31e7970c455b) (YouTube)
32. [Mixing of Two Solutions & Conservative Quantities- I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/8435d13c238c) (YouTube)
33. [Mixing of Two Solutions & Conservative Quantities- II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/f4460a7c67be) (YouTube)
34. [Carbonate & Non-Carbonate Alkalinity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/459b93b9be15) (YouTube)
35. [Anaerobic Digester: Acid Formation & Neutralization](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/78783d3b6529) (YouTube)
36. [Aqueous Complexes: Applications in Toxicity Reduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/288b57aa87a7) (YouTube)
37. [Aqueous Complexes: Solubility, Rate Constants & Strength of Ligands](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/f00efc49dac2) (YouTube)
38. [Aqueous Complexes of Aluminium (Al)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/ead3a12c1a7e) (YouTube)
39. [Aqueous Complexes of Mercury (Hg)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/54aed6d95e89) (YouTube)
40. [Precipitation & Dissolution: Introduction & Applications](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/9873afd2f588) (YouTube)
41. [Applications of Precipitation & Dissolution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/c10851097e1d) (YouTube)
42. [Different Stages in Precipitation, Equilibrium of Precipitation- I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/28ca48d46754) (YouTube)
43. [Equilibrium of Precipitation- II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/38c3b04b93a1) (YouTube)
44. [Examples Related to Equilibrium of Precipitation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/5c163d2af778) (YouTube)
45. [Other Examples of Equilibrium of Precipitation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/1dfdd5f391d6) (YouTube)
46. [Solubility and Competitive Precipitation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/cbe4a9ca16d9) (YouTube)
47. [Predominance Area Diagram & Introduction to Redox Processes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/9b85ef28e2ab) (YouTube)
48. [Redox Reactions and its Applications](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/fefdcc7f69c7) (YouTube)
49. [Balancing of Redox & Development of Half Reaction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/ddfbb6085626) (YouTube)
50. [Kinetics of Redox Processes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/b726b7f66d1e) (YouTube)
51. [Equilibrium of Redox- I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/bab165946aa3) (YouTube)
52. [Equilibrium of Redox- II & Reaction Feasibility](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/c74c5d5fe183) (YouTube)
53. [Reaction Feasibility Based on Pe- I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/11e3c15e27e3) (YouTube)
54. [Reaction Feasibility Based on Pe- II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/9dcd56c5df1c) (YouTube)
55. [Effect of Complexation on Redox](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/6f11a8995ead) (YouTube)
56. [Effect of Complexation and Solid Phase on Redox](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/cb159a1f9ccd) (YouTube)
57. [Reaction Feasibility based on Eh](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/a43a6e07a1e5) (YouTube)
58. [Introduction to Electrochemical cell (Ecell)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/66566213dcb5) (YouTube)
59. [Applications of Ecell](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/acd5a9f06d75) (YouTube)
60. [logC-Pe & pH-Pe Diagram](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105107176/3b8739bac383) (YouTube)