5 Questions
What is the surrounding array of bound molecules or ions in a coordination complex known as?
Ligands
What type of ligand bonds to the central atom through several of its atoms?
Polydentate ligand
What is the term used for the formation of chelate complexes?
Chelation
What comprises the first coordination sphere in a coordination complex?
Central atom/ion and donor atoms
What type of bonds exist between the ligands and the central atom in a coordination complex?
"Coordinate covalent bonds" (dipolar bonds)
Test your knowledge about coordination complexes, chemical compounds consisting of a central atom or ion and a surrounding array of bound molecules or ions known as ligands. Learn about nomenclature and terminology related to coordination complexes.
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