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Complete list of Terms and Definitions for inorganic

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PPh₃ Triphenylphosphate
Ethylene C₂H₄
C5H5N pyradine
Boric Oxide B₂O₃
inert element neon
Aluminosilicates Clays, talc, mica
anion negatively charged ion
CO32- carbonate -> carbonato
Use of UV-vis Electronic spectroscopy
Nitrito NO₂ bound through O
Quantum l Angular momentum (0,1,2,n-1)
Δ₀ > P Low-spin, strong field
Linkage isomers Occur with ambidentate ligands
Hydrochloric Acid HCL - Acid pH=2
electronegativity the attraction for shared electrons
n Number of atoms in the molecule
Transition state of SN2 7 coordinate Pentagonal bipyramidal
BX₃ Electron deficient Often act as lewis acids
Ligands Attached to the metal Don't readily dissociate in water
pH of 1.0 M strong base pH=14
Solute The dissolved substance in a solution
Trialkyl boranes are pyrophoric/polyphoric? Trialkyl boranes are pyrophoric.
Number of vibrations for a non-linear molecule 3n-6
Elemental B Extremely hard, high melting point, low chemical reactivity Interlinked icosahedral units (B₁₂ units) in the shape of a closed cage
LCAO approximation For a particular wavefunction, the estimate (expectation value) of the orbital energy (E - previously referred to as ε ) is given by : ∫ ∫ = ψ ψ τ ψ ψ τ d H d E . ˆ . * * [2] where: ψ - molecular orbital wavefunction (expressed as LCAO) ψ* - complex conjugate of ψ (ψ* = ψ if the wavefunction is entirely real). Ĥ - effective one-electron Hamiltonian dτ - integral over all space
Dissociative mechanism Common for octahedral complexes. 1) leaving group falls off, 2) 5-coord intermediate forms, 3) entering group bonds to metal
Two coordinate Mg complexes require what to be stable? Bulky R groups
Reason tetrahedral complexes are always high-spin Δt = 4/9 Δ₀
crystal field consists of charged ligands; can split energy of d orbitals by electric field
coordination number number of its closest neighbors within the lattice (1-6)
Beta-hydrogen abstraction Hydrogen in beta position of alkyl ligand is removed by the metal center, resulting in coordinated alkene.
equal in molecules of only one element, the electronegativity is
Oxidation of the metal involves transfer of one electron to the aromatic system producing..? a paramagnetic radical anion a paramagnetic radical anion
Uses of boric oxide Borosilicate glass Very low thermal expansion coefficient Pyrex or Kimax Cooking, laboratory glassware, lenses for telescopes
alkali metal physical properties soft, silvery-white; mp and bp decrease down group; form ionic cmpds;
Cone angle Measure of ligand size, where line is drawn from metal to edges of ligand. Important for catalysis because ligand size affects reactivity of metal center. Removal of large cone angle species alleviates steric strain, stabilizing the transition state and increasing reaction rate.
Reasons poryphyrins are used in PDT Good cell penetration Long wavelength absorption
Environmental issues of Al production Red mud (highly basic) HF gas Oxides of C Fluorocarbons
surface tension a measure of how difficult it is to break surface of liquid
Molar absorptivities of octahedral TM complexes ≤ 150 M⁻¹cm⁻¹ Because Δl = 0
Difference between octahedral and square planar Square planar only has 4 ligands, therefore they are held tighter and the electron repulsion is higher
Cp2Ca,Cp2Sr, and Cp2Ba are insoluble/soluble in ether and hydrocarbon solvents? Cp2Ca , Cp2Sr and Cp2Ba are insoluble in ethers and hydrocarbons solvents.
Crystal Field Stabilization Energies (CSFE) Energy in actual field - energy in spherical field Stabilizing force
In most compounds, the group 14 element is tetravalent/trivalent. In most compounds, the group 14 element is tetravalent.
Several general properties of group 14 (E) organo-dervatives are: The E-C bonds are generally of low/high polarity? The E-C bonds are generally of low polarity
Carbonyl CO
C5H4N-C5H4N dipyridyl
u Ungerade (odd)
Cisplatin [Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂] d⁸ square planar
BN Isoelectronic with C-C
cation positively charged ion
ε Molar absorptivity coeficient (M⁻¹cm⁻¹)
2B + 3X₂ ➝ 2BX₃
Lewis acid/base e- pair acceptor/donor
cohesion related do surface tension
Use of IR Vibrational spectroscopy Identifies types of bonds present
Corundum Type of anhydrous aluminum oxide Rubies, sapphires
7 neutral on ph scale (water)
Na[Cp] is pyrophoric but its air-sensitivity can be lessened by complexing the Na with _____. dme
Aliphatic C is sp3 hybridized (single bond)
Low energy waves Low frequency, long wavelength
Photodynamic therapy Photogeneration of cisplatin analogs from octahedral Pt(IV) precursors
Metal character of Al Mainly metallic Amphoteric oxides
Chelates multidentate ligands that form more than one bond; many form 5-6 membered rings
alpha particle (α) mass 4, charge 2
ion atom/ molecule with electrical charge resulting from gain/loss of electrons
IC₅₀ Concentration required to kill 50% of cells
Absorption max Wavelength needed to promote electron from t2g to eg CF bands or d-d bands
Counter ions Offset the charge of the complex Readily dissociate in water
Actinides radioactive element w/ Z>82; up to Z=94 are naturally occuring, others are formed in nuclear reactors
Solution A mixture of Solids, liquids, and gases without clear boundaries.
Dinuclear Pt complexes Binds DNA at 2 well-separated positions Increased cytotoxity
Polarizing effect is more pronounced with... Larger sized anions
buffer must contain conjugate pair of a weak acid and weak base; minimize change in pH
ionization energy amount of energy required to remove one electron from each atom ionization energy increases as it moves across the periodic table and decreases as it goes down the periodic group requires less energy to remove an outer electron shell versus an inner electron shell
Oxidative addition Rxn that increases coord # and oxidation state of metal by 2 and adds 1 or 2 ligands.
very stable/ unreactive atoms that fill outermost energy levels are
Anation pH ≤ 7 Replacement of a bound water by an anion
Octahedral orbital energies eg: x²-y², z² (3/5 Δ₀ more unstable) t2g: xy, xz, yz (2/5 Δ₀ more stable)
expanded shells 3rd and higher period can make more than 4 bonds
chemical compound 2 or more different atoms in definite proportions
For octahedral complexes, TM ions with __, __, __, and __ d electrons, the number of unpaired electrons is dependent on Δ₀ 4, 5, 6, 7
Group 3 bonds have... More covalent character due to the larger charge/size ratio
Arrance the given series of triaryl derivatives in decreasing order: R3Bi , R3As, R3Sb R3As > R3Sb > R3Bi
Differences in laboratory synthesis of ONO and NO₂ isomers ONO uses concentrated ammonia, NO₂ uses 2M ammonia ONO must be cooled in an ice bath, NO₂ remains at room temperature ONO must be at a pH of 7, NO₂ must be at a pH of 4 ONO adds an additional 3mL of 6M HCl, NO₂ adds 15mL of concentrated HCl ONO requires a cold water rinse, while NO₂ does not
π backbonding (pi donation) e- from d-orbital of metal are donated to a π* anti-bonding orbital on another atom or ligand
Effect of bond strength on stretching frequencies As bond strength increases, stretching frequency increases
Atomic radii trend for group 3 Due to inefficient e⁻ shielding, Ga, In, and Tl atomic radii are smaller than expected (about equal to Al)
Binding sites for cisplatin N-7 (N not bound to the ribose ring in the 5-m ring) of G and A Guanine is favored
Reason many 2nd and 3rd row TM complexes are colorless Δ is higher; therefore, the energy needed to promote an electron is out of the visible range