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Naming Coordination Compounds definitions
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  • IUPAC
    A systematic set of rules for naming chemical compounds, including coordination compounds.
  • Ligand
    An ion or molecule that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex.
  • Anion
    A negatively charged ion that can act as a ligand in coordination compounds.
  • Neutral molecule
    A molecule with no net charge that can act as a ligand in coordination compounds.
  • Complex ion
    A charged species consisting of a central metal atom bonded to surrounding ligands.
  • Transition metal
    A metal element that can form complex ions with various ligands.
  • Latin-based name
    A name derived from Latin used for certain metal ions in coordination compounds.
  • Cation
    A positively charged ion that is named before the anion in coordination compounds.
  • Counter ion
    An ion that balances the charge of a complex ion in a coordination compound.
  • Coordination complex
    A compound consisting of a complex ion and counter ions.
  • Bromo
    The ligand name for the bromide ion in coordination compounds.
  • Aqua
    The ligand name for water in coordination compounds.
  • Amine
    The ligand name for ammonia in coordination compounds.
  • Carbonyl
    The ligand name for carbon monoxide in coordination compounds.
  • Ethylenediamine
    A bidentate ligand often abbreviated as 'en' in coordination compounds.