complexed cations

[/kəmˈplɛkst ˈkæt.aɪ.ənz/]
nounpl: complexed cations
cátions complexados
1. Positively charged ions that have formed coordination bonds with neutral molecules or anions (ligands), creating a stable complex structure
The complexed cations in the solution exhibited different chemical properties than the free metal ions.
Os cátions complexados na solução apresentaram propriedades químicas diferentes dos íons de metal livre.
2. Metal cations surrounded by ligands that donate electron pairs, forming a coordination sphere around the central metal atom
Complexed cations such as [Fe(CN)6]4- are essential in industrial chemistry applications.
Cátions complexados como [Fe(CN)6]4- são essenciais em aplicações de química industrial.
This is specialized scientific terminology primarily used in academic and research contexts within the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental science. The term is consistent across both Brazilian and European Portuguese scientific communities, though spelling conventions differ slightly.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
complex ionscoordination complexesmetal complexeschelated cations
Antonyms / Antônimos
free cationsuncomplexed ionssimple cations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
cátions complexados
Standard scientific terminology used in chemistry textbooks and research
Portugal
catiões complexados
Portuguese spelling variation; used in academic and scientific contexts
USA
complexed cations
Predominant term in English-language chemistry literature and scientific publications

Related Words

ligandcoordination bondchelationcoordination numbertransition metalscoordination chemistry

Related Idioms & Phrases

form a complex
chelate complex formation
coordination sphere
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