5.6 Mixed-Ligand Complexes and Competition
Among Metal Ions for Ligands
OVERVIEW
You will learn what is meant by “mixed-ligand”
complexes, and how to estimate their stability constants. The
concept of competition among metal ions for a ligand will be
introduced and the significance assessed.
KEY CONCEPTS
The definition of a mixed-ligand complex
and how to estimate its stability constant
How competition among metals for ligands
can mutually reduce the effect of complexation on the
metals
