Colour in Transition Metal Complexes
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Colour in Transition Metal Complexes

Investigate the origin of colour in transition metal complexes through the splitting of d-orbitals.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB 9729 Core Idea 3: 9(e)SEAB 9729 Core Idea 3: 9(f)

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Investigate the origin of colour in transition metal complexes through the splitting of d-orbitals.

Key Questions

  1. Why are most transition metal complexes coloured?
  2. How do ligands cause the splitting of d-orbitals?
  3. What factors affect the colour of a transition metal complex?

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