Films for the Humanities and Sciences

Transition Metals

A survey of transition metal chemistry begins with a simple introduction to the main properties of transition metal complexes, such as color, magnetism, and complexation, then proceeds to cover the acidity and exchange reactions of transition metal complexes. The oxidation rates of ions are discussed, and their catalytic properties are demonstrated. The lecture is illustrated throughout by practical demonstrations in which the color changes of transition metal complexes on reaction are used to illustrate the changes which are taking place in the structure of the complexes. (60 minutes)

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Item#: BVL5779
Copyright date: ©1992
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-6128-0

Part of the Series : Chemistry Experiments and Processes


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