Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
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.