Ligands are atoms or molecules that bind to a metal ion to form a coordination complex. Ligands can be monoatomic (one ligand) or polyatomic (multiple ligands)....
Ligands are atoms or molecules that bind to a metal ion to form a coordination complex. Ligands can be monoatomic (one ligand) or polyatomic (multiple ligands). The coordination number is the number of ligands bound to a metal ion. Ligands can bind to a metal ion in different ways, such as through donation of electron pairs, sharing of electron pairs, or ionic bonding. The coordination number of a metal ion determines its chemical properties and reactivity