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Tellurium(II) bromide facts for kids

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Tellurium(II) bromide, also known as tellurium dibromide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is TeBr2. It contains tellurium and bromide ions. The tellurium is in the +2 oxidation state.

Properties

Tellurium(II) bromide is a green brown crystalline solid. It absorbs water from the air.

Preparation

It is made when tellurium(IV) bromide is heated in air. It can also be made by careful reduction of tellurium(IV) bromide.

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