How Do You Spell COORDINATION COMPOUND?

Pronunciation: [kə͡ʊˈɔːdɪnˈe͡ɪʃən kˈɒmpa͡ʊnd] (IPA)

Coordination compound is a term used to describe the chemical compounds in which a central atom is surrounded by other atoms or molecules. The phonetic transcription of this word is /koʊˌɔːrdəˈneɪʃən ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ where the stress is on the third syllable. The spelling of this word follows the rules of English spelling and pronunciation, with the long 'o' sound in 'co' and the stress on the second syllable of 'coordination', followed by a schwa sound in the third syllable. 'Compound' is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable and a long 'o' sound.

COORDINATION COMPOUND Meaning and Definition

1. A coordination compound refers to a class of chemical compounds consisting of a central metal ion or atom that is surrounded by a group of neutral molecules or negatively charged ions, known as ligands, which are usually coordinated to the central metal through coordinate covalent bonds. These compounds are also commonly known as complex compounds.

   Coordination compounds exhibit distinctive properties due to the presence of the central metal ion and the ligands. The central metal ion typically has a positive charge, known as the oxidation state, which determines its chemical reactivity and the overall charge of the coordination complex. Ligands, on the other hand, can alter the physical, optical, magnetic, and catalytic properties of the compound.

   The coordination number of a coordination compound refers to the total number of coordinate bonds formed between the central metal ion and the ligands. Coordination compounds can vary in their coordination numbers, with common values ranging from 2 to 12.

   These compounds play a crucial role in a wide range of fields, including chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and materials science. They have diverse applications such as catalysts in chemical reactions, pigments in paints, dyes, and inks, as well as in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs. Coordination compounds also have significance in environmental and industrial processes involving metal ions and ligands.

Common Misspellings for COORDINATION COMPOUND

• xoordination compound
• voordination compound
• foordination compound
• doordination compound
• ciordination compound
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• c0ordination compound
• c9ordination compound
• coirdination compound
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• coprdination compound
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• co9rdination compound
• cooedination compound
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Etymology of COORDINATION COMPOUND

The word "coordination" in the context of chemistry comes from the Latin word "coordinatio", which means "arrangement" or "harmony". The term "coordination compound" refers to a type of compound in which a central metal atom or ion is surrounded by other atoms or ions called ligands, which coordinate with the central atom. In this context, "coordination" signifies the organization of the ligands around the central atom. The usage of the term "coordination compound" originated in the early 20th century as a way to describe the structural characteristics of these compounds.

Similar spelling word for COORDINATION COMPOUND

• coordinating conjunction.