Transition Elements (OCR A-Level Chemistry A): Flashcards

Molecules/ions bonded to central metal via coordinate bonds

Molecule/ion donating electron pair to central metal ion

Both electrons in bond come from same atom (the ligand)

Number of coordinate bonds attached to central metal ion

Ligand donating one electron pair to metal ion

Ligand donating two electron pairs to metal ion

Coordination number 6, bond angles 90°

Coordination number 4, bond angles 109.5°

Coordination number 4, 90° angles, all ligands in same plane

Metal ion charge + sum of all ligand charges