coordination compound vs complex

[EvaHeinrichs3C]

a coordination compound and a coordination complex are the same thing, right?

[EvaHeinrichs3C]

Additionally, do we need to memorize coordination compound names? Or ligand names? (for the final)

[Vivek Chotai 2C]

I am pretty sure they are the same. Either way, the ligand acts as the lewis base and the metal acts as the lewis acid. I'm not sure if we need to memorize the name of the ligands, but we probably do need to know how to name the entire coordination complex.

[Iman Gauhar 3E]

Hi! A complex is a species consisting of a central metal atom or ion to which a number of molecules or ions are attached by coordinate covalent bonds. A coordination compound is simply an electrically neutral compound in which at least one of the ions present is a complex. I don't think we have to memorize the names of any coordination compounds, but I think we do have to be familiar with the rules for how a coordination compound is named. We do have to memorize a list of ligands for the final. I put the link below!

https://lavelle.chem.ucla.edu/wp-conten ... pounds.pdf

[Ella_hou]

coordination compounds are different from complexes because complexes are charged and consist of metal ions, surrounded by ligands.
this is different from coordination compounds because coordination compounds are neutral compounds (often containing a transition metal) and consist of complex ions.
in short complexes are found in coordination compounds.

[indigoaustin 3H]

To add on, the coordination complex is the part of the formula in brackets, while the coordination compound is the entire formula including the neutralizing cation/anion.