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Is selenium reactive

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yes, it is a non metal and it is placed on the right side of the Periodic Table, reactivity increases from left to right on the Periodic Table. since selenium is in group 16 out of 18 groups, it is a very reactive element.

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yes, it is a non metal and it is placed on the right side of the periodic table, reactivity increases from left to right on the periodic table. since selenium is in group 16 out of 18 groups, it is a very reactive element.

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