Explores metal speciation, complexation, kinetics of ligand exchange reactions, and the relationship between thermodynamics and kinetics for metal complexes.
Covers coordination numbers, common ligands, and preferred geometries in coordination chemistry, emphasizing the spatial distribution between ligands and the role of d⁸ electron configurations.
Delves into the energetic determinants of protein folding, equilibrium constants, and thermodynamic properties of proteins, emphasizing enthalpy, entropy, and heat capacity.
