{"id":569034,"date":"2023-05-29T09:47:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T04:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=569034"},"modified":"2025-06-11T16:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T11:04:48","slug":"aluminium-chloride-formula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/aluminium-chloride-formula\/","title":{"rendered":"Aluminium chloride Formula"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/aluminium-chloride-formula\/#Formula_and_Structure_of_Aluminium_Chloride\" title=\" Formula and Structure of Aluminium Chloride\"> Formula and Structure of Aluminium Chloride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/aluminium-chloride-formula\/#Aluminium_Chloride_Chemical_Properties\" title=\"Aluminium Chloride Chemical Properties\">Aluminium Chloride Chemical Properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/aluminium-chloride-formula\/#Aluminium_Chloride_Physical_Properties\" title=\"Aluminium Chloride Physical Properties\">Aluminium Chloride Physical Properties<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/aluminium-chloride-formula\/#What_is_the_chemical_formula_of_aluminium_chloride\" title=\"What is the chemical formula of aluminium chloride?\">What is the chemical formula of aluminium chloride?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/aluminium-chloride-formula\/#Is_aluminium_chloride_an_ionic_or_covalent_compound\" title=\"Is aluminium chloride an ionic or covalent compound?\">Is aluminium chloride an ionic or covalent compound?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/aluminium-chloride-formula\/#What_is_the_molar_mass_of_aluminium_chloride\" title=\"What is the molar mass of aluminium chloride?\">What is the molar mass of aluminium chloride?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/aluminium-chloride-formula\/#What_is_the_structure_of_aluminium_chloride\" title=\"What is the structure of aluminium chloride?\">What is the structure of aluminium chloride?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/aluminium-chloride-formula\/#What_are_the_uses_of_aluminium_chloride\" title=\"What are the uses of aluminium chloride?\">What are the uses of aluminium chloride?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aluminium chloride is a chemical compound with the formula AlCl<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It is an important compound with a wide range of applications in various industries. In this note, we will explore the formula and structure of aluminium chloride, as well as its chemical and physical properties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2> Formula and Structure of Aluminium Chloride<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The formula AlCl<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> indicates that aluminium chloride is composed of one aluminium (Al) atom and three chlorine (Cl) atoms. The aluminium atom loses three electrons, forming a positive charge (Al<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<sup>+<\/sup>),<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> while the chlorine atoms gain one electron each, forming negative charges (Cl<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">). The resulting ionic compound is held together by electrostatic attractions between the aluminium cation and chloride anions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-569087\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.47.23-300x244.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.47.23-300x244.png?v=1685333848 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.47.23.png?v=1685333848 436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aluminium_Chloride_Chemical_Properties\"><\/span>Aluminium Chloride Chemical Properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Lewis Acid<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>:<\/strong> Aluminium chloride is known as a Lewis acid, meaning it can accept a pair of electrons to form a coordinate covalent bond. It readily reacts with Lewis bases, such as ethers and amines, to form adducts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydrolysis<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>:<\/strong> Aluminium chloride undergoes hydrolysis when exposed to moisture or water. This reaction generates hydrochloric acid (HCl) and aluminium hydroxide (Al(OH)<sub>3<\/sub>). This property is significant in the industrial production of aluminium hydroxide, which is used in the manufacturing of various products, including ceramics and pharmaceuticals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Catalyst<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>:<\/strong> Aluminium chloride acts as a catalyst in a variety of chemical reactions, including the Friedel-Crafts acylation and alkylation reactions. It facilitates the formation of carbon-carbon bonds and is commonly employed in the synthesis of organic compounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lewis Acid Chloride<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>:<\/strong> Aluminium chloride can also function as a Lewis acid chloride, participating in substitution reactions. It reacts with organic compounds containing a nucleophilic group, such as alcohols and carboxylic acids, to form alkyl and acyl chlorides, respectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Also Check<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/ammonia-formula\/\"><strong>Ammonia formula<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/ethanol-formula\/\"><strong>Ethanol formula<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/\"><strong>Oxalic acid formula<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aluminium_Chloride_Physical_Properties\"><\/span>Aluminium Chloride Physical Properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Appearance<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>:<\/strong> Aluminium chloride exists as a white to pale yellow crystalline solid. It can also be found in a powdered form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Odour<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>:<\/strong> Aluminium chloride has a strong, pungent odour, which can be unpleasant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Melting and Boiling Points<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>:<\/strong> The melting point of aluminium chloride is approximately 180<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C (356<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Fahrenheit), while the boiling point is around 17<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> o <\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C (352<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Fahrenheit). It can sublime at elevated temperatures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Solubility<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>:<\/strong> Aluminium chloride is highly soluble in polar solvents such as water and ethanol. The solubility in water increases with temperature. In nonpolar solvents, it has limited solubility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Conductivity<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>:<\/strong> In its solid form, aluminium chloride does not conduct electricity. However, when dissolved in water or a molten state, it dissociates into ions, allowing it to conduct electricity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solved Examples related to the formula of sodium carbonate:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 1: Calculate the mass of sodium carbonate (Na<sub>2<\/sub>CO<sub>3<\/sub>) required to prepare 500 mL of a 0.1 M solution. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution: <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To calculate the mass of sodium carbonate needed, we need to use the formula:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mass (g) = Molar concentration (mol\/L) \u00d7 Volume (L) \u00d7 Molar mass (g\/mol)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Molar concentration (M) = 0.1 M<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Volume (L) = 0.5 L (since 500 mL is equal to 0.5 L)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Molar mass of Na<sub>2<\/sub>CO<sub>3<\/sub> = 105.99 g\/mol (calculated in a previous response)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Substituting the values into the formula:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mass (g) = 0.1 mol\/L \u00d7 0.5 L \u00d7 105.99 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">= 5.3 g<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore, 5.3 grams of sodium carbonate is required to prepare 500 mL of a 0.1 M solution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Example 2: How many moles of sodium carbonate are present in 250 grams of Na<sub>2<\/sub>CO<sub>3<\/sub>? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> Solution: <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To determine the number of moles of sodium carbonate, we need to divide the given mass by the molar mass of Na<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CO<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Molar mass of Na<sub>2<\/sub>CO<sub>3<\/sub><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> = 105.99 g\/mol (calculated in a previous response)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Number of moles = Mass (g) \/ Molar mass (g\/mol)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">= 250 g \/ 105.99 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2248 2.36 mol (rounded to two decimal places)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore, there are approximately 2.36 moles of sodium carbonate in 250 grams of  Na<sub>2<\/sub>CO<sub>3<\/sub><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_chemical_formula_of_aluminium_chloride\"><\/span>What is the chemical formula of aluminium chloride?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe chemical formula of aluminium chloride is AlCl3. It indicates that each molecule of aluminium chloride contains one aluminium atom Al and three chlorine atoms Cl.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_aluminium_chloride_an_ionic_or_covalent_compound\"><\/span>Is aluminium chloride an ionic or covalent compound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAluminium chloride is an ionic compound. It forms when the aluminium atom donates three electrons to chlorine atoms, resulting in the formation of Al3plus cations and Cl minus anions. The electrostatic attraction between these oppositely charged ions holds the compound together.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_molar_mass_of_aluminium_chloride\"><\/span>What is the molar mass of aluminium chloride?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe molar mass of aluminium chloride is calculated by adding the atomic masses of aluminium Al and chlorine Cl. The atomic mass of aluminium is approximately 26.98 g\/mol, and the atomic mass of chlorine is about 35.45 g\/mol. Thus, the molar mass of aluminium chloride is around 133.34 g\/mol.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_structure_of_aluminium_chloride\"><\/span>What is the structure of aluminium chloride?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAluminium chloride exists as a solid crystalline compound, with each aluminium atom surrounded by six chloride atoms in an octahedral arrangement. The chloride ions are arranged around the central aluminium atom in a way that maximizes their electrostatic interaction.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_uses_of_aluminium_chloride\"><\/span>What are the uses of aluminium chloride?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAluminium chloride has various applications in different fields. It is commonly used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, especially in the Friedel-Crafts reaction. It also finds use in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and fragrances. Additionally, aluminium chloride is employed in water treatment processes, as an ingredient in antiperspirants, and in the manufacture of aluminium metal.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the chemical formula of aluminium chloride?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The chemical formula of aluminium chloride is AlCl3. It indicates that each molecule of aluminium chloride contains one aluminium atom Al and three chlorine atoms Cl.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is aluminium chloride an ionic or covalent compound?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Aluminium chloride is an ionic compound. It forms when the aluminium atom donates three electrons to chlorine atoms, resulting in the formation of Al3plus cations and Cl minus anions. The electrostatic attraction between these oppositely charged ions holds the compound together.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the molar mass of aluminium chloride?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The molar mass of aluminium chloride is calculated by adding the atomic masses of aluminium Al and chlorine Cl. The atomic mass of aluminium is approximately 26.98 g\/mol, and the atomic mass of chlorine is about 35.45 g\/mol. Thus, the molar mass of aluminium chloride is around 133.34 g\/mol.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the structure of aluminium chloride?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Aluminium chloride exists as a solid crystalline compound, with each aluminium atom surrounded by six chloride atoms in an octahedral arrangement. The chloride ions are arranged around the central aluminium atom in a way that maximizes their electrostatic interaction.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the uses of aluminium chloride?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Aluminium chloride has various applications in different fields. It is commonly used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, especially in the Friedel-Crafts reaction. It also finds use in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and fragrances. Additionally, aluminium chloride is employed in water treatment processes, as an ingredient in antiperspirants, and in the manufacture of aluminium metal.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aluminium chloride is a chemical compound with the formula AlCl3. It is an important compound with a wide range of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Aluminium chloride Formula","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Aluminium chloride Formula - Uses, Formula and Structure | Infinity Learn","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Aluminium chloride is a chemical compound with the formula AlCl3. 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