Practice Coordination Compounds (9) - Chapter 9: Coordination Compounds

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Question 1.
Define a coordination compound.
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Think about the central component and what surrounds it.
Question 2.
What is a ligand?
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Consider what a ligand contributes to the complex.
3Question 3.
What is the primary characteristic of coordination compounds?
- They contain only covalent bonds
- They consist of a metal and ligands
- They are always ionic
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Look for the definition of coordination compounds.
4Question 4.
True or False: All ligands are anions.
- True
- False
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Consider the different types of ligands mentioned earlier.
Question 5.
Calculate the oxidation state of the metal in the complex [Cu(en)₂]Cl₂.
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Use the overall charge to determine the oxidation state.
Question 6.
Explain how the shape of coordination compounds can impact their reactivity using examples.
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Think about how geometry can change interactions with other molecules.

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