5 Questions
What is the term for a molecule or ion that bonds to the central atom through several of its atoms?
Polydentate ligand
In a coordination complex, what is the term for the array of bound molecules or ions surrounding the central atom?
Ligands
What term is used to describe the formation of chelate complexes?
Chelation
What is the term for the first coordination sphere in a coordination complex?
Central and donor atoms
Which type of complex is formed when a ligand bonds to the central atom through several of its atoms?
Chelate complex
Test your knowledge of coordination complexes, which are chemical compounds consisting of a central metallic atom surrounded by bound molecules or ions known as ligands. Explore nomenclature and terminology related to coordination complexes.
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