Ligands

Definition of Ligands

A ligand is a molecule or ion that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex.

How should Ligands divide into syllables

The word 'ligands' has 2 syllables. The first syllable is 'li' and the second syllable is 'gands'. In 'li', the vowel is 'i' and the consonant is 'l'. In 'gands', the vowel is 'a' and the consonants are 'g', 'n', 'd', and 's'.

Part of Speech - Ligands

The ligands in this chemical reaction help the metal atom react with other substances.

Sentences with Ligands

• 1. The ligands in the solution attached themselves to the metal atoms.
• 2. The chemist used ligands to form a stable complex.
• 3. Ligands play an important role in biochemical processes.
• 4. The ligands helped the metal ion to undergo a chemical transformation.
• 5. The coordination compound formed by the ligands and the metal atom was highly stable.
• 6. The ligands enhanced the reactivity of the metal center.
• 7. The biological ligands in our body interact with various metal ions.
• 8. Ligands are often used in catalytic reactions.
• 9. The ligands act as a bridge between different atoms.
• 10. Ligands can change the color of a solution when they bind to a metal.

Quotes with Ligands

• 1. 'The ligands of today are the catalysts of tomorrow.' - Richard R. Schrock
• 2. 'Ligands are the secret agents of chemistry, enabling reactions to occur.' - Roald Hoffmann
• 3. 'Ligands are like keys that unlock the potential of metal atoms.' - Linus Pauling

Number of characters in Ligands

7 ( l, i, g, a, n, d, s )

Unique letters in Ligands

7 ( l, i, g, a, n, d, s )

Ligands Backwards

sdnagil

Phonetic Transcription of Ligands

IPA (International): ˈlɪgʌndz

ARA (American): ˈlɪgʌndz

EPA (English): ˈlɪgʌndz

LIH-GAH-NDZ