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PCl3 is not an atom, it is a molecule that is comprised of one phosphorus atom and three chlorine atoms.
If you wish to learn more about it, this is the link to it's wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphorus_trichloride
Hope that helps
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoPCl3 is phosphorous trichloride and is a molecule.
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∙ 14y agoAn atom is the smallest form of an element.
A molecule is two or more atoms together
Since PCl3 are two separate elements then it is a molecule.
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∙ 12y agoNo, it is tetrahedral.
Cf 'Related links' for a picture of PCl3
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∙ 11y agoTotally of four atoms (one Phosphorus and three chlorine atoms)
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Which molecule has bonds that are more polar between PF3 and PCl3?
PF3
What are The products of the reaction of PCl3 with water?
PCl3 + H2O  H3PO3 + 3HCl
What is the vapor pressure of PCl3 at 298K?
The vapor pressure of PCl3 at 298K is approximately 52.8 mmHg.
What gas is produced when an alcohol reacts with pcl3?
Hydrogen chloride: R-OH+PCl3=R-Cl+H3PO3+HCl
How many bonding groups are found in PCl3?
3
What is the molecular geometry or shape of phosphorus trichloride (PCl3)?
The phosphorus trichloride (PCl3) has a molecule with a trigonal pyramidal form.
Which molecule has bonds that are more polar between PF3 and PCl3?
PF3
Which noble gas has the same electron configuration as the phosphorus in a PCl3 molecule?
argon
PCl3 polar or non polar?
PCl3 has a pyramidal geometry, with three polar P-Cl bonds and one lone pair of electrons. Hence the molecule is polar.
What is the molecular geometry or shape of phosphorus trichloride?
The phosphorus trichloride (PCl3) has a molecule with a trigonal pyramidal form.
Which is more volatile PCl3 or AsCl3?
PCL3
What is the compound name of PCl3?
PCl3 is the chemical symbol for phosphorous trichloride.
What is the name of the covalent compound PCl3?
PCl3 is the chemical formula for phosphorous trichloride.
What are The products of the reaction of PCl3 with water?
PCl3 + H2O  H3PO3 + 3HCl
What is the binary covalent compound formula of phosphorus trichloride?
PCl3 =)
Is scl4i2 a polar molecule?
Yes, it is polar like PCl3, AsCl3 or NCl3.
Is Pcl3 an example of ionic bonding?
No, PCL3 bonds covalently. Hope this helps :)
