Complexation titrations involve forming complex ions with metal ions using ligands. These types of reactions are useful for determining concentrations of metal ions in solutions.
Related terms
Ligand: A molecule or ion that binds to a central atom to form a coordination complex.
Chelate: A type of coordination compound where a single ligand forms multiple bonds with a central atom.
Coordination Number: The number of ligand atoms directly attached to the metal ion in a complex.