Transition metal complexes

What does a complex consist of?

A central metal ion surrounded by ligands
What is a ligand?

Electron donors - they may be negative ions or uncharged molecules with one or more pairs of lone electrons
What is a monodentate ligand?

A ligand which donates one pair of electrons to the central metal ion
What is a bidentate ligand?

A ligand which donates two pairs of electrons to the central metal ion
The number of bonds from the ligand to the central metal ion is known as the ______ _______ of the central ion?

coordination number
In a complex of a transition metal are the d orbitals still degenerate?

No

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Transition metal complexes

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Advanced Higher Chemistry - Unit One - Transition metal complexes

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