Chapter 9, Problem 9D.15E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The color of the complex ${\left[\text{Co}{\left(\text{en}\right)}_{\text{3}}\right]}^{\text{3+}}$ and ${\left[\text{Co}{\left(\text{F}\right)}_{\text{6}}\right]}^{\text{3-}}$ has to be matched and explained.

Concept Introduction:

Complementary colors:

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out by producing a grayscale color like white or black.  When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors.  Complementary colors may also be called opposite colors.

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