Chlorides Flashcards
1
Q
Al Cl 3 Anomaly?
A
Appears as an ionic solid, dissociates.
However, has significant covalent properties and is usually considered covalent as well
When it becomes a gas, changes into a dimer
Does not conduct as a liquid
2
Q
Other chlorides are…
A
Molecular compounds
3
Q
Other molecular compound properties
A
Low melting point
Low conductivity
4
Q
Acidic/basic properties?
A
NaCl is neutral
MgCl2 is weakly acidic
AlCl3 is more ish acidic
5
Q
AlCl3 equation…
A
2 AlCl3 + 3 H2O»_space; Al2O3 + 6 HCl
6
Q
Chloride equations
A
SiCl4»_space; Si(OH)
PCl3»_space; H3PO3
PCl5»_space; H3PO4
Cl2»_space; HCl + HClO
