Co-ordination chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What is primary valence?
A
Oxidation state
2
Q
What is secondary valence?
A
Co-ordination number
3
Q
What is a ligand?
A
Molecules or ions bound to the central atom
4
Q
What happens to the oxidation state if the compound is being oxidised?
A
Increases
It is the reductant
5
Q
What happens to the oxidation state if the compound is being reduced?
A
Decreases
It is the oxidant
6
Q
Why does NH3 have to be bound in metal complexes?
A
It is volatile
7
Q
What is the oxidation state?
A
Formal charge on the metal
8
Q
What is the co-ordination number?
A
Amount of ligands on the atom
