Selenium monochloride facts for kids
Selenium monochloride is a special kind of chemical compound. You might also hear it called selenium(I) chloride or diselenium dichloride. Its chemical formula is Se2Cl2. This means it's made of two selenium atoms and two chlorine atoms joined together.
What it Looks Like
Selenium monochloride is a reddish-brown liquid. It feels a bit oily.
How It's Made
Scientists can make selenium monochloride in a few ways. One common way is to mix chlorine gas directly with selenium.
You can also make it by combining selenium with selenium dioxide and hydrochloric acid. Another method involves using oleum (a strong form of sulfuric acid) and hydrochloric acid with selenium.
What It's Used For
Selenium monochloride is often used in chemistry to add selenium atoms to other chemical compounds. This helps create new substances with selenium in them.
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The chemical structure of selenium monochloride.
See also
In Spanish: Monocloruro de selenio para niños
