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Selenium is not soluble in water. Like sulfur, though, it does dissolve in a rather nasty liquid called carbon disulfide, and in toluene, also called methyl benzene, and some of its relatives. All these liquids require handling in a fume cupboard and with precautions to stop their catching fire.

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