Forming a complex with metal ions.

Binding multiple ligands to one metal atom.

Creating stable ring structures in coordination chemistry.

Enhancing solubility of metals through ligand attachment.

Facilitating drug delivery via chelation mechanisms.

**Chelates**: Compounds that bind metal ions.

**Chelate complexes**: Structures formed by chelation reactions.

**Metal chelates**: Metal ion bonds with a ligand.

**Synthetic chelates**: Man-made compounds for binding metals.

**Natural chelates**: Naturally occurring substances that sequester metals.