Crystal Field Theory Summary definitions Flashcards

Explains d-orbital splitting in metal complexes, affecting color and magnetism.

Orbitals involved in bonding and splitting in metal complexes, influencing energy levels.

Complex with smallest splitting energy, where dxy, dyz, and dxz orbitals are higher in energy.

Complex with intermediate splitting, where dx2-y2 and dz2 orbitals are higher in energy.

Complex with largest splitting energy, where dx2-y2 orbital is at the highest energy.

Energy difference between higher and lower d-orbital levels in a complex.

Molecules or ions that interact with metal orbitals, affecting their energy levels.

Orbital with higher energy in tetrahedral and square planar complexes.

Orbital with higher energy in tetrahedral complexes, lower in square planar.

Orbital with higher energy in tetrahedral complexes, lower in square planar.

Orbital with highest energy in square planar and octahedral complexes.

Orbital with intermediate energy in square planar, higher in octahedral.

Reference lines for orbital orientation, affecting interaction with ligands.

Relative energies of orbitals in a complex, influenced by ligand interactions.

Degree of overlap between orbitals and ligands, affecting energy and splitting.