IB skill practice

Analyse bonding in complex ions and transition metal species

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Geometry of complex ion

A complex ion in a school extension laboratory has coordination number 6 and is represented as [Cu(H2O)6]2+. State the usual geometry. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the HL chemistry evidence.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.