Learning objectives

This module is concerned with nomenclature of coordination complexes. 

The complex may be uncharged, cationic or anionic. 

Ionic coordination complexes may be part of an ionic compound with an appropriate counter-ion.

Ligands include
On completion of the activity you should be able to
 

• construct the formula of a coordination complex from the name of the complex or from the name of a compound containing the complex
   
• write the name of a coordination complex given the formula