Chemistry · JC 2 · Chemistry of Transition Elements · 2.º Período
Complex Ions and Ligands
Understand the formation of complex ions, the role of ligands, and the geometry of transition metal complexes.
MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB 9729 Core Idea 3: 9(c)SEAB 9729 Core Idea 3: 9(d)
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Understand the formation of complex ions, the role of ligands, and the geometry of transition metal complexes.
Key Questions
- What defines a ligand and a complex ion?
- How does the coordination number determine the shape of a complex?
- What is the difference between monodentate and bidentate ligands?
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