15.6 formation of complex ions Flashcards
1
Q
what is a ligand?
A
molecule/anion bound to central metal ion in a complex ion by co-ordinate bonds
2
Q
what is a coordination number?
A
num. of coordinate bonds to the metal ions from surrounding ligands
3
Q
what are the examples of monodentate ligands?
A
H2O, OH-, NH3, Cl-
4
Q
what are examples of bidentate ligand?
A
C2O4, NH2CH2CH2NH2
5
Q
give an example of a multidentate ligand and state how many ligands it could form.
A
EDTA 4-
hexadentate ligand