Chemistry A-Level
co-ordination number
What co-ordination number means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of co-ordination number
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The number of co-ordinate bonds to the central metal atom or ion.
Topics that use co-ordination number
- General properties of transition metals (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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