complex ions
complex ions is the plural of complex ion.
Meaning of complex ion
Noun
complex ion (plural complex ions)
- Any ion containing more than one atom. e.g. sulphate as opposed to sulphide.
- 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.
Questions about complex ions
- What is complex ions the plural of?
- Complex ions is the plural of complex ion.
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