A _____ is an ion formed from a metal ion with a Lewis base attached to it by a coordinate covalent bond.
A)naive ion
B)radical ion
C)simple ion
D)monatomic ion
E)complex ion

Question

A _____ is an ion formed from a metal ion with a Lewis base attached to it by a coordinate covalent bond.
A)naive ion​
B)radical ion​
C)simple ion​
D)monatomic ion​
E)​complex ion

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A complex ion is formed when a Lewis base (also known as a ligand) is attached to a metal ion through a coordinate covalent bond. The resulting species is an ion with multiple components, hence the term "complex."

A _____ Is an Ion Formed from a Metal Ion