Transition Metals and Inorganic Chemistry · Periodic Table
Complex Ion Formation
Studying the bonding between central metal ions and ligands.
Key Questions
- 1Why do transition metals exhibit variable oxidation states compared to s block elements?
- 2How does the coordination number influence the geometry of a complex ion?
- 3What causes the splitting of d orbitals in the presence of ligands?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Chemistry - Transition MetalsA-Level: Chemistry - Inorganic Chemistry
Year: Year 13
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Transition Metals and Inorganic Chemistry
Period: Periodic Table
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