Coordination Complexes Nomenclature Quiz

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A compound consisting of only metallic ions
A chemical compound consisting of a central atom and surrounding bound molecules or ions (correct)
A compound consisting of a single molecule bonded to a central atom
A compound consisting of multiple metallic atoms bonded to each other

A ligand that bonds to multiple metallic atoms simultaneously
A ligand that does not form coordinate covalent bonds
A molecule with only one bond to the central atom
A molecule or ion that bonds to the central atom through several of the ligand's atoms (correct)

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A coordination complex is a central metal atom or ion bonded to one or more ligands, which are molecules or ions that donate one or more pairs of electrons.

The atom within a ligand that is bonded to the central metal atom or ion is called the donor atom.

A polydentate ligand is a ligand that has multiple donor atoms, allowing it to form multiple bonds with the central metal atom or ion.

The coordination sphere in a coordination complex refers to the central metal atom or ion and the surrounding ligands that are directly bonded to it.

Coordinate covalent bonds in coordination complexes refer to the bonds formed between the central metal atom or ion and the ligands, where the ligands donate one or more pairs of electrons to form a covalent bond.