Coordination Compounds

[Sarai B]

Hello,
Can anyone explain how to find coordination compounds, and also explain what they are, thank you.

[Maximillian Ryan 2K]

A coordination compound is is a compound where a central metal atom is surrounded by molecules known as ligands, which donate unbound electrons to the metal and bind to it.

[Olivia DeCecco 1B]

Hi, coordinate compounds are molecules or ions that consist of a central metal binding to one or more ligands. These ligands are molecules that can donate an electron pair to create a covalent bond between it and the metal. To determine if something is a coordinate compound, you can check to see if there is a transition metal, ligands, and structural complexity.