complex ion

See also: complexion and complexión

English

Noun

complex ion (plural complex ions)

(chemistry) any ion containing more than one atom. e.g. sulphate as opposed to sulphide
(chemistry) any ion in which a central metal atom (normally a transition element) is surrounded by a group of ions or molecules (ligands). e.g. ferricyanide

See also

coordination compound

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