5 Questions
According to Werner's theory of coordination compounds, what does the term 'secondary valence' refer to?
The number of ligands bound directly to the metal ion
In a series of cobalt(III) chloride compounds with ammonia, why did some chloride ions precipitate as AgCl while others did not?
The secondary valences were different for each compound
What term is used to describe the atoms within square brackets in the chemical formulas of coordination compounds according to Werner's theory?
Coordination entities
What postulate of Werner's theory explains why some groups (ligands) remain bonded to the metal ion during a reaction?
Secondary valence postulate
How did Werner differentiate between primary and secondary valences in coordination compounds?
By noting which groups remain bonded directly to the metal ion
Learn about the chemistry of coordination compounds, including concepts of chemical bonding and molecular structure. These compounds involve transition metals forming complex compounds by sharing electrons with anions or neutral molecules.
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