Selenate facts for kids
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| IUPAC name | selenate |
| Other names | selenate ion |
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| SMILES | [O-][Se+2]([O-])([O-])[O-] |
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| Molar mass | 0 g mol-1 |
| Conjugate acid | Hydrogen selenate |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
A selenate is a special kind of ion, which is an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge. Its chemical formula is SeO42-. This means it has one selenium atom and four oxygen atoms, and it carries a negative charge of two. Selenates are known for dissolving very easily in water. They are also strong oxidizing agents, which means they can take electrons from other substances in a chemical reaction. When selenate is in a very acidic environment, it can change into selenic acid. A common example of a selenate is Sodium selenate.
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