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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.4.1.3Colour concept

Colour concept in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.4.1.3.1Explain, in terms of d-orbital splitting, why transition element complexes are usually coloured.
  2. 6.4.1.3.2Explain colour changes of complexes caused by ligand exchange.

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  • Why transition element complexes are coloured

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Colour concept: sample question

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Why is aqueous zinc sulfate colourless?

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