Is PCl3 an electrolyte

Answer 1

No, PCl3 has covalent bonds. The difference in electronegativity between P and Cl is not large enough. The electronegativity of P is 2.19 and for Cl it is 3.16, and so the difference is less than one, making it a polar-covalent bond.

For more information, see the Related Questions link about how to determine if a bond is non-polar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic.

Answer 2

Yes, it is made from two different elements, Phosphorus and Chlorine

Answer 3

Yes because Phosphorus and chloride are on the same side of the Periodic Table which almost always guarantees that it is covalent

Answer 4

PCl5 is always ionic in the solid state.

Answer 5

covalent: a bond between nonmetals

Answer 6

Yes, it is a salt.

Answer 7

No, PCl3 is not an electrolyte.

Answer 8

covalent.

Answer 9

chlorine