What is a ligand?

A species with one or more valence electron pairs that forms co-ordinate bonds with a metal ion. 

UY
Answered by Umamah Y. Chemistry tutor

4501 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

what is electronegativity and explain the trend in electronegativity as we go down the group?


In terms of Electrostatic Forces, Suggest why the ‘Electron Affinity’ of Fluorine has a Negative value.


What is the chemical structure of metal


A) What assumptions are made about ideal gases. B) if 14g of an ideal gas is added to a 4 dm3 container at 210Kpa pressure and a temperature of 40oc how many moles were added and suggest the identity of the gas.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning