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IB Chem PT HL
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| transition element | An element that has an incompletely filled d sub-shell or can form cations with an incompletely filled d sub-shell. |
| coordination number | the total number of points at which a central atom or ion attaches ligands |
| complex | a central atom, which is usually a metal atom or ion, and attached groups called ligands |
| coordination compound | a substance consisting of one or more complexes |
| ligand | a neutral molecule or anion which contains a non-bonding pair of electrons, these electron pairs, from the ligand, form coordinate bonds with the metal ion to form complex ions |
| catalyst | Speeds up a reaction, but not used up in a reaction. |
| diamagnetic | repelled by a magnet |
| ferromagnetic | can retain magnetic state (Fe, Co, Ni and some rare earth metals) |
| paramagnetic | attracted to a magnetic |