Phosphorus Halides
Chapter Name : The P- Block Elements |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_07_08_01 |
Topic Name : Phosphorus Halides |
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Sub Topic Name : Phosphorus Trichloride |
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Introduction
We look at different aspects of the compound phosphorous trichloride, from its methods of preparation to properties to chemical reactions and structure.
Pre-Requisites:
Halide, Hydrolysis, Hybridization.
Activity:
The vegetables that we eat have been grown using chemical implements, which include phosphorous trichloride as one of them.
Real Life Question:
What are flame retardants composed of? What are crop protection agents made up of?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| 3D structures or toys | To understand the structure of phosphorous trichloride. |
| Video aids | To understand the important chemical reactions involved. |
Real life uses :
It is used as a crop-protection agent, a flame retardant, and for the manufacture of several important compunds.
Places to visit :
In the kitchen, the vegetables and fruits that we consume everyday have been grown using crop protectors, to protect against insect damage. These contain phosphorous trichloride.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Fruits and vegetables | Crops are grown using crop-protection agents, which contain the chemical phosphorus trichloride. |
What you learn in Theory:
The theoretical structure, preparation and properties of phosphorous trichloride.
What you learn in Practice:
How phosphorous trichloride is prepared chemically.