In three to five sentences, predict the bonding activity between phosphorous and chlorine. Why do you think they would bond that way

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Use the periodic table to complete the activity.

An illustration shows the periodic table of elements. The elements in the periodic table are arranged in groups (columns numbered 1 through 18) and periods (rows numbered 1 through 7) such that the atomic number increases along a period from left to right. The elements are divided into the following categories: · Alkali metals · Alkaline earth metals · Transition metals · Post-transition metals · Lanthanides · Actinides · Metalloids · Nonmetals · Noble gases · Unknown The elements are also classified on the basis of their physical states as follows: · Solid · Liquid · Gas · Unknown The element sulfur is enlarged with the following properties. · Chemical symbol: S · Name: Sulfur · Atomic Number: 16 · Atomic mass: 32.06 · Common oxidation states: 6, 4, 2, negative 2 · Electronegativity: 2.58 · Ionization energies: 999.589 · Electron configuration: [Ne] 3s2 3p4

In three to five sentences, predict the bonding activity between phosphorous and chlorine. Why do you think they would bond that way?

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4
The answer is very clear.

The answer is fully supported by details.

There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

3
The answer is mostly clear.

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There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

2
The answer is somewhat clear.

Details are weak or not related.

There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

1
The answer is not clear.

There are few or no supporting details.

There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

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Answer 1

Phosphorous and chlorine are both nonmetals and have differences in their electronegativity values. Phosphorous has an electronegativity of 2.19, while chlorine has an electronegativity of 3.16. This means that chlorine is more electronegative than phosphorous. As a result, phosphorous and chlorine would form an ionic bond, with phosphorous losing electrons and chlorine gaining electrons to form P3+ and Cl^- ions, respectively. This is because chlorine has a stronger pull on the electrons and is more likely to gain them, while phosphorous is more likely to lose them.