Hi, what do you want to do?
Catalyst University
The Chelate Effect Makes Complexes More Stable
The Chelate Effect Makes Complexes More Stable
Professor Dave Explains
Coordination Compounds: Geometry and Nomenclature
We have been learning a lot about a wide variety of compounds, but we haven't really looked much at the transition metals. These also form compounds called coordination compounds, and the types of bonds involved in these compounds is...
Professor Dave Explains
Crystal Field Theory
We are used to using a theory like VSEPR theory to predict molecular geometry, but unfortunately with coordination compounds, things are not so simple, because of those pesky d orbitals on the central metal atom. Crystal field theory is...
Professor Dave Explains
Complex Ion Formation
Most transition metal cations can do something interesting in solution, they can interact with specific ligands to form complex ions. These coordinate covalent bonds are new territory, so let's get a mini introduction to inorganic...