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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define the term central atom.
💡 Hint: Think about the atom that interacts directly with ligands.
Question 2
Easy
What is coordination number?
💡 Hint: It tells us how many bonds are formed.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What role does the central atom play in a coordination compound?
- a) It interacts with ligands
- b) It has no significance
- c) It only serves as a placeholder
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of coordination entities.
Question 2
True or False: The oxidation state of a central atom affects the complexes it can form.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Remember the relation between charge and bonding.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Explain how changing the central atom from iron to nickel affects the properties of similar complexes.
💡 Hint: Consider the electronic structures and common oxidation states of both metals.
Question 2
Predict the influence of a ligand change from a unidentate to a bidentate on the stability of a complex.
💡 Hint: Think about how many connections ligands can make.
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