How are the charges on some transition metals determined?

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How are the charges on some transition metals determined?

2006-06-08 15:36:18 · 2 answers · asked by Peter w 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Charges on transition metals are determined based on the ligands, or other molecules, that are bonded to the transition metal. Transition metals are considered to have 2+ charge in their solo state. Since transition metals can have a variety of charges, they are very stable and versatile when it comes to ligand choice.

2006-06-10 16:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

I assume you mean the oxidation states, well there are many ways, chromatography, mass spectroscopy, e- diffraction etc.

2006-06-09 03:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋