IB skill practice

Analyse complex ion colour and ligand exchange

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Colour change in ligand exchange

A Melbourne spectroscopy practical shows ligand exchange from [Co(H2O)6]2+ to [CoCl4]2-. State the observed colour change. 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.