Isomerism in transition metal complexes
Structural isomers These are compounds with the same number and type of atoms but the atoms are bonded in different
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Practical techniques are not just for the lab!
One of the best aspects of Chemistry A level is that you get to do lots of practical work 😎.
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When is an answer NOT actually an answer?
when your answer is in fact just your working out … This is without doubt the most frustrating thing examiners
Coordination chemistry
The coordination number of a complex is the number of atoms making coordinate or dative covalent bonds to the central
What is a complex ion?
d-block metal cations readily form complexes with ligands – neutral molecules such as water or anions such as the chloride
Writing the electron configuration for a transition metal
The transition metals are d-block elements (Groups 3-12 of the Periodic Table) whose atoms have a partially filled d-orbital or
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It’s not just WHAT you know, it’s HOW you write it!
I know, you’re studying Chemistry not English Lit but the one thing that sets A* grade students apart from the
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Bonding in the nitrogen oxides and oxyanions
Nitrogen bonds with oxygen to from a number of oxides and oxyanions, the most common of which are listed below
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Explaining trends in the oxides of Period 3
The trend in the bonding and structure of the Period 3 oxides can be explained in terms of the increasing
The elements of Period 3
Atomic radius Dedicated post explaining the trend in atomic radius is right here! Melting points and structure The melting point