complex ion
complex ion · complex ions
Any ion containing more than one atomAny ion containing more than one atom. e.g. sulphate as opposed to sulphide.
Meaning
2 sensesAny ion containing more than one atom. e.g. sulphate as opposed to sulphide.
Any ion in which a central metal atom (normally a transition element) is surrounded by a group of ions or molecules (ligands). e.g. ferricyanide.
Forms
plural: complex ions| Singular | complex ion |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcoordination compound