What is PCl3? Important knowledge about PCl3

1. Definition of PCl₃
   1.1 Names
   1.1.1 Common name: Phosphorus trichloride
   1.1.2 English name: Phosphorus trichloride
   1.2. Atomic mass: 137.33 g/mol
   1.3. Atomic structure
   1.3.1 Molecular structure: Phosphorus trichloride is a chemical compound with the formula PCl₃, consists of one phosphorus atom and three chlorine atoms.
   1.4 Ion structure: Phosphorus trichloride does not have an ion structure because it is a nonmetal substance.

2. Properties of PCl₃

2.1 Physical properties of PCl₃
State: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Distinctive smell
PH level: Not applicable as PCl₃ is neither an acid nor a base.
2.2 Chemical properties of PCl₃: PCl₃ can react with water to produce phosphoric acid and chlorine gas.

3. Common chemical equations of PCl₃
   Metal reaction [if any]: PCl₃ does not react directly with metals.
   Acid reaction [if any]: PCl₃ does not react directly with acids.
   Nonmetal reaction: PCl₃ reacts with water to produce H₃PO₃ and Cl₂.
   Reaction with salt: PCl₃ does not react directly with salts.

4. Synthesis of PCl₃
   4.1 Laboratory synthesis of PCl₃: PCl₃ can be synthesized from phosphorus and chlorine gas.
   4.2 Industrial synthesis of PCl₃: In industry, PCl₃ is manufactured by heating phosphorus with chlorine gas.

Note: PCl₃ is toxic and can cause fires or explosions. Always adhere to safety measures when working with this substance.