Coordination Complexes Nomenclature Quiz
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What is the central atom or ion called in a coordination complex?

  • Donor atom
  • Ligand
  • Complexing agent
  • Coordination centre (correct)

    • What do we call a molecule or ion that bonds to the central atom through several of its atoms?

  • Chelate complex
  • Polydentate ligand (correct)
  • Transition metal
  • Coordination sphere

    • What refers to the 'coordinate covalent bonds' between the ligands and the central atom in a coordination complex?

  • Chelation
  • Complexation
  • Coordination (correct)
  • Donor atom

    • What do we call the formation of chelate complexes in a coordination complex?

    <p>Chelation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comprises the first coordination sphere in a coordination complex?

    <p>Central atom or ion and the donor atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call a molecule or ion that bonds to the central atom through several of its atoms?

    <p>Polydentate ligand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the surrounding array of bound molecules or ions in a coordination complex?

    <p>Complexing agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a coordination complex, what refers to the 'coordinate covalent bonds' between the ligands and the central atom?

    <p>Coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the formation of chelate complexes in a coordination complex?

    <p>Chelation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for a molecule or ion that bonds to the central atom through several of its atoms?

    <p>Polydentate ligand</p> Signup and view all the answers

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