Practice Formulas Of Mononuclear Coordination Entities (5.3.1)

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Question 1.
Write the formula for the coordination entity with iron as the central atom and four chloride ligands.
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Use the metal first followed by the ligands.
Question 2.
What is the formula for a complex with cobalt and three ammonia ligands?
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Remember to indicate the ligands and their count after the metal.
3Question 3.
What comes first in the formula of a coordination entity?
- The counter ion
- The central metal atom
- The ligands
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Consider what anchors the other components.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ligands are listed in the order of their charge.
- True
- False
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Think about the IUPAC naming rules.
Question 5.
Design a coordination complex using nickel with two bidentate ligands. Write the formula and explain your choice.
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Identify how many sites each ligand can occupy.
Question 6.
Explain the effect of ligand charge on the overall charge of the coordination entity.
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Consider how positive and negative charges interact.

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