Coordination Flashcards
1
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Definition of complex
A
Positively charged central ion (or possibly a neutral atom), an acceptor, surrounded in a symmetrical manner by a shell of ions or molecules called ligands
2
Q
What type of bonds do metals bond to ligands with?
A
Dative bonds
3
Q
Monodentate ligands and examples
A
One donor atom
Eg OH2, OH-, Br-
4
Q
Definition of transition metal
A
An element with an unfilled d- or f-orbital in at least one common oxidation state