Transition Metals

Question 1

transition element :

Answer 1

d-block element which forms one or more stable ions with a partially filled d sub shell

Question 2

Ligand:

Answer 2

ions or neutral molecules that possesses at least 1 lp e available for donation into Low lying vacant orbital of central metal ion/atom (formation of dative bond) in a complex ion

Question 3

Bidendate ligand:

Answer 3

anion or neutral molecule that provides 2 lone pair to form 2 dative bonds with central atom/ion

Question 4

complex

Answer 4

A complex contains a central metal ion linked to ligands by dative bonds. If the species carries an overall CHARGE, it is often called a complex ion