Fun with Coordination Compounds

What is a coordination compound?

• A coordination compound is a simple molecule with no metal ions.

• A coordination compound is a type of salt that does not contain ligands.

• A coordination compound is formed only by organic compounds without metals.

• A coordination compound is a complex formed by a central metal atom or ion bonded to ligands.

Can you name a type of coordination compound?

• [Cu(NH3)4]SO4

• H2O

• NaCl

• FeCl3

What color can coordination compounds be?

• Coordination compounds can be various colors, including blue, green, red, yellow, and purple.

• gray

• black

• white

Do coordination compounds have special shapes?

• Coordination compounds do not have defined structures.

• No, coordination compounds are always linear.

• Yes, coordination compounds have special shapes.

• All coordination compounds are spherical in shape.

Can you find a coordination compound in your home?

• Sodium chloride

• Iron(III) oxide

• Calcium carbonate

• Copper(II) sulfate

What do we call the center of a coordination compound?

• Complex ion

• Central metal ion

• Solvent

• Ligand

Are all coordination compounds made of metals?

• Coordination compounds are exclusively ionic in nature.

• No, not all coordination compounds are made of metals.

• All coordination compounds contain only organic molecules.

• Every coordination compound must have a metal center.

Can you think of a use for coordination compounds?

• Building materials for construction

• Medical imaging contrast agents

• Fertilizers for plants

• Food preservatives

What happens when you mix colors in coordination compounds?

• Mixing colors in coordination compounds results in a brighter shade of the original color.

• Colors in coordination compounds do not change when mixed together.

• Mixing colors in coordination compounds creates a colorless solution.

• Mixing colors in coordination compounds results in a new color based on the absorption properties of the ligands and metal.

Do coordination compounds smell funny?

• Only metal coordination compounds have a distinct smell.

• Not necessarily; it depends on the specific compound.

• Coordination compounds always smell like rotten eggs.

• All coordination compounds have a strong odor.