| Topic |
Concepts |
Experiment |
| Isomerization in Coordination Compounds |
Coordination compounds and the concept of isomerization are introducted. |
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| Coordination Isomers |
The concept of coordination isomerization is presented. |
Examples of coordination isomers are shown. |
| Linkage Isomers |
The concept of linkage isomerization is presented. |
Examples of linkage isomers are shown. |
| Geometric Isomers |
The concept of geometric isomerization is presented. |
Examples of geometric isomers are shown. |
| Optical Isomers |
The concept of optical isomerization is presented. |
Examples of optical isomers are shown. |
| Coordination Chemistry Isomers |
Isomerization concepts are summarized. |
Viewers are asked to identify the type of isomerization possible for various coordination compounds. |
| Crystal Field Theory |
Crystal Field Theory is illustrated. |
A set of negatively charged spheres with a specific geometry (linear, square planar, tetrahedral, or octahedral)
surround a metal center. The interaction of the negatively charged sphere with the metal d orbitals is illustrated. |
| CFT Energy Level Splitting |
The energy level splitting of d orbitals in Crystal Field Theory is discussed. |
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| Color in Gems |
Human perception of color and the RGB Color Model are discussed. |
An absorbance and an transmittance spectrum are shown. The spectrum is related to the approximate color
of the solution. |
| Spectrochemical Series |
The significance of the Spectrochemical Series is discussed. |
A collection of ligands is presented in random order. With the aid of an energy diagram, the ligands are arranged
into the proper Spectrochemical Series order. |
| Ligand Properties |
The factors determining where a ligand appears in the Spectrochemical Series are discussed. |
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| Ligand Field Theory: Sigma Bonding |
Sigma bonding in coordination compounds is discussed. |
The Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for Cr(CO) is displayed.
Clicking on an orbital on the diagram displays the isosurface for the orbital. Only σ bonding interactions are shown. |
| Ligand Field Theory: Pi Bonding |
Pi bonding in coordination compounds is discussed. |
The Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for Cr(CO) is displayed.
Clicking on an orbital on the diagram displays the isosurface for the orbital. Only π bonding interactions are shown. |
| Ligand Field Theory for Cr(CO) |
Bonding of a single carbonyl ligand to chromium(0) is illustrated. |
The Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for Cr(CO) is displayed.
Clicking on an orbital on the diagram displays the isosurface for the orbital. Both σ and π bonding interactions are shown. |
| Ligand Field Theory for Cr(F)2+ |
Bonding of a single fluoro ligand to chromium(III) is illustrated. |
The Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for Cr(F)2+ is displayed.
Clicking on an orbital on the diagram displays the isosurface for the orbital. Both σ and π bonding interactions are shown. |
| Ligand Field Theory for the Diamminesilver(I) Ion |
Bonding in Ag(NH3)2+ is illustrated. |
The Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for Ag(NH3)2+ is displayed.
Clicking on an orbital on the diagram displays the isosurface for the orbital. |
| Ligand Field Theory for the Hexaamminecobalt(III) Ion |
Bonding in Co(NH3)63+ is illustrated. |
The Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for Co(NH3)63+ is displayed.
Clicking on an orbital on the diagram displays the isosurface for the orbital. |
| Ligand Field Theory for the Tetraamminecopper(II) Ion |
Bonding in Cu(NH3)42+ is illustrated. |
The Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for Cu(NH3)42+ is displayed.
Clicking on an orbital on the diagram displays the isosurface for the orbital. |
| Ligand Field Theory for the Tetraamminezinc(II) Ion |
Bonding in Zn(NH3)42+ is illustrated. |
The Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for Zn(NH3)42+ is displayed.
Clicking on an orbital on the diagram displays the isosurface for the orbital. |
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