Transition Metals Flashcards
What is a transition metal?
Metals that contain an incomplete d sub shell in at least one of their ions
Where are transition metals found?
In the ‘d block’ (middle, group 3)
Why are Sc and Zn technically NOT transition metals, despite being found in the d block?
They have no or complete d shells
Sc 3+ = [Ar] Zn 2+ = [Ar] 3d10
What is a ligand?
An atom or ion which donates a lone pair to form a co-ordinate bond to metal
What is a complex?
A metal ion with ligands co-ordinately bonded to it
What is the co-ordination number?
The number of co-ordinate bonds from ligands to the metal ion in the complex
What is a bidentate ligand?
A ligand which forms two co-ordinate bonds. Two different lone pairs on the molecule donate two electron pairs
Give 2 examples of a monodentate ligand
H2O: :OH- :NH3 :CN- :Cl
When can optical isomerism occur?
Can occur when bidentate ligands are attached to an octahedral complex
Give an example of a multidentate ligand
EDTA 4-, haem, [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] (cisplatin), [Ag(NH3)2]+
Why is EDTA 4- such an effective ligand?
It has 6 lone pairs, and so can form 6 points of attachment
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ is added with an unknown substance. The solution turns from light blue to dark blue. What was the unknown substance?
Ammonia
Ammonia is added to [Cu(H2O)6]2+. What are the products formed?
[Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+ + 4H2O
Concentrated HCl is added to [Cu(H2O)6]2+. What are the products formed?
[CuCl4]2- + 6H2O
Ammonia is added to [Cu(H2O)6]2+. What is the colour change observed?
Light blue to dark blue
Concentrated HCl is added to [Cu(H2O)6]2+. What is the colour change observed?
Light blue to yellow
Concentrated HCl is added to [Cu(H2O)6]2+. The solution should turn yellow, but it looks more green. Why?
Because it’s going from blue to yellow
Ammonia is added to [Co(H2O)6]2+. What are the products formed?
[Co(NH3)6]2+ + 6H2O
Ammonia is added to [Co(H2O)6]2+. What is the colour change observed?
Pink to pale brown
Concentrated HCl is added to [Co(H2O)6]2+. What is the colour change observed?
Pink to dark blue