Parts of a coordination compound

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In a coordination compound, which molecules are inside vs. outside the brackets and how do you determine what each part of the coordination compound it is.

[Aryan Singh 3F]

Coordination compounds are compounds that contain a coordination complex (this is everything that is inside the brackets). More specifically, a coordination compound is a neutral compound consisting of a complex ion and counter ions. A complex ion is a coordination complex that carries a net charge. Counter ions are outside the bracket and they contribute to the overall coordination compound.