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What is the term used to describe a ligand that binds to a central metal atom through two atoms?
What is the term used to describe a ligand that binds to a central metal atom through two atoms?
Which of the following ions has the same number of electrons as Cu+?
Which of the following ions has the same number of electrons as Cu+?
What is the oxidation state of iron in the ore ilmenite?
What is the oxidation state of iron in the ore ilmenite?
Why is vanadium less dense than chromium despite having the same crystal lattice?
Why is vanadium less dense than chromium despite having the same crystal lattice?
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Which of the following elements would you expect to form an oxide with the formula MO3?
Which of the following elements would you expect to form an oxide with the formula MO3?
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What type of bond is formed when a ligand donates a pair of electrons to a central metal atom?
What type of bond is formed when a ligand donates a pair of electrons to a central metal atom?
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What is the term used to describe compounds containing a central metal atom bonded to surrounding ligands?
What is the term used to describe compounds containing a central metal atom bonded to surrounding ligands?
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What is the oxidation number of the metal ion in the complex [Mn(NH3)6]SO4?
What is the oxidation number of the metal ion in the complex [Mn(NH3)6]SO4?
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What is the minimum requirement for a ligand to bond to a metal?
What is the minimum requirement for a ligand to bond to a metal?
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What is meant by the term 'coordinate covalent bond'?
What is meant by the term 'coordinate covalent bond'?
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What is the coordination number of the complex [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl?
What is the coordination number of the complex [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl?
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What is the correct formula for the complex [CrCl3NH3].2H2O?
What is the correct formula for the complex [CrCl3NH3].2H2O?
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What is the geometry of the complex [PtCl2(NH3)2]?
What is the geometry of the complex [PtCl2(NH3)2]?
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What is the correct formula and name of the pink salt CoCl3.5NH3.H2O?
What is the correct formula and name of the pink salt CoCl3.5NH3.H2O?
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What is the geometry of the complex [Co(NH3)5NO2]+?
What is the geometry of the complex [Co(NH3)5NO2]+?
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What is the reason behind the lanthanide contraction?
What is the reason behind the lanthanide contraction?
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Why do transition metals exhibit a wide range of oxidation states?
Why do transition metals exhibit a wide range of oxidation states?
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What is the significance of the ionisation energy table in understanding the properties of transition metals?
What is the significance of the ionisation energy table in understanding the properties of transition metals?
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What is the oxidation number of the metal ion in each of the following complexes: [Fe(NH3)6]2+ and [Zn(CN)4]2-?
What is the oxidation number of the metal ion in each of the following complexes: [Fe(NH3)6]2+ and [Zn(CN)4]2-?
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What must a ligand have in order to bond to a metal, and what is meant by the term 'coordinate covalent bond'?
What must a ligand have in order to bond to a metal, and what is meant by the term 'coordinate covalent bond'?
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How do the electronic configurations of transition metal ions influence their properties and uses?
How do the electronic configurations of transition metal ions influence their properties and uses?
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What is the role of coordination compounds in the uses of transition elements?
What is the role of coordination compounds in the uses of transition elements?
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Determine the coordination number and predict the geometry of the complex species [Ir(en)3]3+.
Determine the coordination number and predict the geometry of the complex species [Ir(en)3]3+.
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Draw the correct structure of the complex [CrCl3NH3].2H2O, and explain why the original formula was incorrect.
Draw the correct structure of the complex [CrCl3NH3].2H2O, and explain why the original formula was incorrect.
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Write the correct formula and name the pink salt CoCl3.5NH3.H2O, and predict its geometry.
Write the correct formula and name the pink salt CoCl3.5NH3.H2O, and predict its geometry.
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