Practice - Coordination entity
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Practice Questions
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Define a coordination entity.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes up the central part of coordination compounds.
What is a ligand?
💡 Hint: Consider how ligands connect with the central atom or ion.
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What is a coordination entity?
💡 Hint: Think about what composes a coordination compound.
Is the following statement true? The coordination number is the number of uncharged atoms attached to the central atom.
💡 Hint: Consider how bonds are formed with ligands.
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Given the coordination compound [Cu(NH3)4]Cl2, determine the coordination number of copper and discuss its potential geometry.
💡 Hint: Consider how the number of ligands can determine the shape of the compound.
How might a change in ligand type from Cl- to CN- in [Co(Cl)6] change its properties and structure?
💡 Hint: Think about how the nature of ligands affects coordination entities.
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