TRANSITION METALS - INORGANIC 2

Question 1

Equation for reaction between hexaaqua cobalt (II) ions with excess ammonia

Answer 1

[Co(H2O)6]2+ + 6NH3 > [Co(NH3)6]2+ + 6H2O

Question 2

What are 4 general properties of transition metals?

Answer 2

-form coloured ions
-form complexes
-variable oxidation states
-act as catalysts

Question 3

What is a Ligand?

Answer 3

a central metal atom or ion surrounded by ligands

Question 4

What is meant by the term coordination number?

Answer 4

the number of co-ordinate binds to the central metal atom or ion

Question 5

What shape and bond angle does a complex with H2O ligands have?

Answer 5

Octahedral, 90