Register
Explain why alcl3 is called "aluminum chloride" (no prefix required) but ncl3 is called "nitrogen trichloride."
233k views
4 votes
Explain why alcl3 is called "aluminum chloride" (no prefix required) but ncl3 is called "nitrogen trichloride."

User Shannon Nelson
by
7.6k points

1 Answer

3 votes
This is because aluminium forms an ionic bond with chlorine while nitrogen bonds covalently with chlorine.
User Kiwijus
by
8.2k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User Slorinc
asked Jun 20, 2021 135k views
What is the ratio of the atoms in molecular formulae (NCl3) nitrogen trichloride
Slorinc asked Jun 20, 2021
by Slorinc
8.3k points
1 answer
2 votes
135k views
User Sree
asked Mar 28, 2022 217k views
NCl3 + 3H20 - NH3 + 3HCIO How many grams of ammonia can be produced from 1.33 grams of nitrogen trichloride?
Sree asked Mar 28, 2022
by Sree
8.3k points
2 answers
1 vote
217k views
User Rishard
asked Jan 1, 2024 161k views
Which one of the following is most likely to be an ionic compound? a. co b. ncl3 c. bacl2 d. so2 e. sf4
Rishard asked Jan 1, 2024
by Rishard
7.5k points
1 answer
5 votes
161k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Compare and contrast an electric generator and a battery??
How do you balance __H2SO4 + __B(OH)3 --> __B2(SO4)3 + __H2O
Can someone complete the chemical reactions, or write which one do not occur, and provide tehir types? *c2h4+h2o *c3h8 + hcl *c2h2+br2 *c4h10+br2 *c3h6+br2
As an object’s temperature increases, the ____________________ at which it radiates energy increases.
Why is gold preferred as a superior metal over silver and bronze?
Link Copied!