Transition Metals | Colour & Complex Ions Explained | Ultimate Guide Part 2

Transition Metals | Colour & Complex Ions Explained | Ultimate Guide Part 2 Ever wondered why transition metal complexes are coloured? In Part 2 of our Ultimate Guide to Transition Metals, we dive into: ✅ How transition metals absorb and transmit light ✅ The role of the d sub-shell in colour formation ✅ Why different complexes have different colours ✅ Using a colorimeter and calibration curves to determine concentration This A Level Chemistry masterclass gives you exam-ready explanations and real-world applications, perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, and all exam boards! 📖 Timestamps: 00:05 Absorbing, Transmitting and Reflecting Light 01:31 Energy Difference and the d Sub-Shell 04:58 Why Are Colours Different? 07:44 Using a Colorimeter 10:12 Calibration Curves | Determining an Unknown Concentration 📚 Explore More: 🔹Inorganic Chemistry Year 1 Explanation videos Playlist: https://youtu.be/vDy0w3ZxcyU?si=2eukXRqXWks-SWuj 🔹 Inorganic Chemistry Year 2 Explanation videos Playlist: https://youtu.be/Cu1jXqVZ7Mo?si=dYrGJattfZGgNLgj 🔹 Inorganic Chemistry Exam Question Walkthrough Playlist: https://youtu.be/0DK5lRvpBlM?si=6zle9YVJQ2KpXCU- 🔹Inorganic Chemistry Multiple Choice Walkthrough Playlist: https://youtu.be/JDhJUE92xgI?si=9vWcGI8SeO5_qw9W 📲 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: @chemistrytutor123 🎵 TikTok: @chemistrytutor123 📧 Email: thechemistrytutor123@gmail.com This is Part 2 of 5 in our Ultimate Guide to Transition Metals. Watch the full series: ▶ Part 1 – Complexes, Isomerism & Ligand Substitution ▶ Part 3 – Variable Oxidation States ▶ Part 4 – Catalysts ▶ Part 5 – Inorganic Aqueous Solutions ▶ Full-Length Video (coming soon!) 💡 Don’t forget to subscribe for more A Level Chemistry masterclasses! #TransitionMetals #AlevelChemistry #InorganicChemistry #Colorimeter #CalibrationCurve #ComplexIons #Ligands #Absorbance #Transmit #Reflect #Wavelength #Frequency #PlanckConstant #ExcitedState #GroundState #CoordinationNumber #OxidationState #dSubshell #WaveSpeed #ChemistryRevision #AQA #OCR #Edexcel #ChemistryExplained #ExamTips