What you’ll learn4 learning objectivesChoose one objective for a focused lesson, or study the complete topic.28.5.1Stability constant, Kstab, of a complex• Define the stability constant, Kstab, of a complex as the equilibrium constant for the formation of the complex ion in a solvent (from its constituent ions or molecules)Syllabus objective28.5.2Write an expression for a Kstab of a complex• Write an expression for a Kstab of a complex ([H₂O] should not be included)Syllabus objective28.5.3Kstab expressions to perform calculations• Use Kstab expressions to perform calculationsSyllabus objective28.5.4Ligand exchanges• Describe/explain: ligand exchanges in terms of K stab values and understand that a large Kstab is due to the formation of a stable complex ionSyllabus objective