Writing the chemical formula of a covalent compound
phosphorus trichloride is used in the production of chemicals that keep plants from growing in a specific area. this
compound is made of one phosphorus atom represented by the chemical symbol p and three chlorine atoms
represented by the chemical symbol cl.
what is the chemical formula of this compound?
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1p3c1
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PCl₃  

Explanation:

If a molecule contains one P atom and three Cl atoms, its formula must be PCl₃.

A is wrong, because the formula PCl means one atom of P and one of Cl.

C and D are wrong, because the formula P₃Cl indicates a molecule consisting of three P atoms and one Cl atom.

in the analysis of systems that involve fluid flow, we frequently encounter the combination of properties u and pv.

d

explanation: