Coordination number

[JustinHorriat_4f]

I am a bit confused on what determines coordination compound. Can anyone give me an example and explain. Thank you!

[Jiyoon_Hwang_2I]

A coordination compound is formed when a ligand (a molecule or ion) forms coordinate covalent bonds with the central atom which is usually a transition metal. The coordination number of the coordination compound is determined by the number of bonds the central atom forms with the ligands. For example, in [Fe(CN)6]^-4 the central atom is Fe which is a transition metal and the ligands are CN-. The coordination number of this compound is 6 because the Fe forms 6 coordinate covalent bonds with the 6 CN-.

[brennayoung]

do coordination numbers also depends on the size of the coordination compound?

[MaggieHan1L]

Coordination numbers depend on the number of bonds.

[rohun2H]

The coordination number is determined by the bonds to the central atom.

[AMahadi]

how do you calculate coordination number of complexes?

[Arianna Perea 3H]

can a ligand be attached to a nonmetal?

[Areena H 2K]

Do the ligands only attach to transition metals? Why not an element that is not a transition metal?