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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a coordination sphere?
💡 Hint: Think about what is included in the brackets in chemical formulas.
Question 2
Easy
Name a coordination number for a common coordination complex.
💡 Hint: Recall common geometries for transition metals.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is contained within the coordination sphere?
- Only ligands
- Only the central metal atom
- The central metal atom and the ligands
- Counter ions only
💡 Hint: Think about what the brackets in a chemical formula represent.
Question 2
True or False: Counter ions participate in bonding with the central atom.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider their role in the overall charge balance.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Given the complex K₄[Co(CN)₆], identify the coordination number and explain its significance in determining the compound's properties.
💡 Hint: Consider how changes in coordination number can affect geometric shapes.
Question 2
If the ligand changes from CN⁻ to Cl⁻ in a complex such as [CoCl₆]³⁻, predict how the coordination sphere and properties may change.
💡 Hint: Evaluate how ligands with different properties can influence overall behavior.
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