Question:
Is phosphorus trichloride a covalent or ionic bond?
Because of its trigonal pyramidal system, PCl3 is polar. Combined with the fact that chlorine is slightly more electronegative than phosphorus, the reflectional asymmetry of the molecule makes the molecule polar. Nonpolar since electrons with no positive and negative sections are shared by P and Cl.
Covalent bonding. Powerful electrostatic attraction forces between positive charged nuclei and mutual valence electron pairs. Phosphorus and chlorine are also elements that are non-metallic.
Molecular Bonding:
There are three principle molecular bonding types: ionic, covalent, and metallic. Ionic bonds are formed from the mutual attraction between oppositely charge ions that were created by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a nonmetal element. Covalent bonds are primarily between nonmetallic elements and involve the sharing of electrons between the two bonding atoms even if the sharing is unequal. Metallic bonds are formed between the attraction of the metal nuclei to the sea of delocalized electrons surrounding the nuclei.
FAQ
What type of bond is in PCl3?
Is PCl3 a covalent chloride?
