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What is the surrounding array of bound molecules or ions called in a coordination complex?
What is the surrounding array of bound molecules or ions called in a coordination complex?
- Cations
- Complexants
- Ligands (correct)
- Anions
What is the atom within a ligand that is bonded to the central metal atom or ion called?
What is the atom within a ligand that is bonded to the central metal atom or ion called?
- Central atom
- Bonding atom
- Donor atom (correct)
- Acceptor atom
What do you call a molecule or ion that bonds to the central atom through several of the ligand's atoms?
What do you call a molecule or ion that bonds to the central atom through several of the ligand's atoms?
- Bidentate ligand
- Monodentate ligand
- Polydentate ligand (correct)
- Tridentate ligand
In a typical complex, a metal ion is bonded to several donor atoms, which can be:
In a typical complex, a metal ion is bonded to several donor atoms, which can be:
Which type of compounds are coordination complexes, especially those that include transition metals?
Which type of compounds are coordination complexes, especially those that include transition metals?
Where is the pituitary gland located in humans?
Where is the pituitary gland located in humans?
What is the approximate size of the human pituitary gland?
What is the approximate size of the human pituitary gland?
Which protective bony enclosure covers the pituitary gland?
Which protective bony enclosure covers the pituitary gland?
What are the functions of the hormones secreted from the pituitary gland?
What are the functions of the hormones secreted from the pituitary gland?
In which part of the brain does the pituitary gland rest?
In which part of the brain does the pituitary gland rest?
