Today we continued to discuss transition metal complexes by determining the oxidation state, coordination number, and geometry of various coordination complexes. We went over the observed geometries and discussed when one geometry would be preferred over another.
Then we went on to talk about nomenclature. Nomenclature of transition metal complexes might be one of the most boring lectures to give (if you have any tips on how to make it more exciting please let me know), and the way in which these complexes are names is pretty bizarre, but you need to know how to name them. I posted the rules on how to name transition metal complexes up on Carmen and they are also included in the lab manual. Part of your lab next week will include nomenclature.
I also emphasized the term ligand. There are two tables in the text: Table 24.3 on page 1019 and Table 24.3 on page 1025, indicating which ligands you will be responsible for on a quiz or exam. Be sure to look those over and if you are keeping up with the material, you should have read Sections 24.1, 24.2, 24.3 and 24.4 by class on Wednesday. I briefly discussed isomers at the end of the class period and will pick up with them on Wednesday.
Inspiration Quote:
"If the game of life ended tonight, would you be a winner?"
-Jim Tressel
Songs Played Before Class:
Taio Cruz - Dynamite
Guns n' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
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