Ligate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006579",
  "term": "Ligate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "To form a coordinate covalent bond between a ligand and a central metal atom or ion. This process involves the donation of a lone pair of electrons from the ligand to an empty orbital on the central atom. The resulting complex is characterized by the number and type of ligands attached to the central metal.",
  "see_also": [
    "central atom",
    "ligands"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Red Book, 3rd ed., p. 146"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ligate/"
}