Transition Metal Info

What is the definition of a transition element?

d-block element which forms at least one ion with a partially filled d orbital

What are the 3 properties of transition metals?

Variable oxidation states, form coloured compounds and can act as catalysts

What is a complex?

When one or more ligands form coordinate bonds to a central metal ion

What is a ligand?

A molecule or ion which donates a pair of electrons to a central metal ion forming a coordinate bond

Give 3 examples of a bidentate ligand?

Ethandioate ion, carbonate ion or 1,2-diaminoethane

Which elements will form complex ions with a square planar shape?

Pt and Pd

In which kind of molecules does optical isomerism occur?

Octahedral complexes with 2 or more bidentate ligands

What colour is Cr(OH)3?

Grey-green