labile cations
[ˈleɪbəl ˈkætaɪənz]
nounpl: labile cations
cátions lábeis
1. In chemistry, cations that readily exchange ligands or undergo rapid substitution reactions, characterized by fast kinetic exchange rates and weak bonding interactions
Alkali metal cations are typically labile cations in aqueous solution.
Os cátions de metais alcalinos são tipicamente cátions lábeis em solução aquosa.
2. Transition metal ions that can quickly replace coordinated ligands with other species, often with coordination numbers that fluctuate
The labile cations in this complex allow for rapid ligand exchange reactions.
Os cátions lábeis neste complexo permitem reações rápidas de troca de ligantes.
This is a specialized chemistry term used in academic and research contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is not colloquial and appears primarily in chemistry textbooks, scientific papers, and university lectures. The concept is fundamental to understanding coordination chemistry and metal-ligand interactions.
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