Ligand question

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605136321
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Ligand question

Postby 605136321 » Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:15 pm

Can someone explain what a ligand is
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zachary_nhem_4I
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Re: Ligand question

Postby zachary_nhem_4I » Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:19 pm

A ligand is an ion or molecule attached to a metal atom by coordinate bonding.
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gferg21
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Re: Ligand question

Postby gferg21 » Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:31 pm

a ligand is any atom that con provide a pair of electrons for coordinate bonding, meaning that it donates an electron pair to create a bond.
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