Two Compounds Have the Same Formula and Contain an SCN^-

question 19

Short Answer

Two compounds have the same formula and contain an SCN^- ligand. In one compound the SCN^- ligand is bonded to the metal atom via the N atom and in the other it is bonded via the S atom. These two compounds are examples of ________ isomers.

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla in times of stress; also referred to as adrenaline.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response; it affects heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose levels.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, a group of cells located in the right atrium of the heart that generates electrical impulses initiating each heartbeat.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, often called the heart's natural pacemaker, initiates electrical impulses that set the rate and rhythm of heartbeats.