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Selenium

Selenium (Se) is a nonmetal (recognized a metalloid) related to sulfur and is often used in glassmaking. Although it can be toxic, it is needed in trace amounts for proper body function.

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What temperature does selenium freeze?

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Freezing /Melting Point: 217.0 °C (422.6 °F)

Where did the chemical symbol for selenium come from?

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Selenium, Se (from Greek "σελήνη" , selene, meaning "Moon") was discovered in 1817 by Jöns Jakob Berzelius, who found the element associated with Te and S

1. Tellurium (from Latin tellus, meaning "Earth") and with

2. Sulfur (from Sanskrite sulvari, is biblically associated with "hell", -Genesis)

in the process of making sulfuric acid. (source: WikiPedia, 2010-04-02)

Selenium (Greek σελήνη selene meaning "Moon") was discovered in 1817 by Jöns Jakob Berzelius who found the element associated with Tellurium (named for the Earth).

Who discovered selenium?

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I have found this on Wikipedia.com... Jons Jakob Berzelius founded Selenium associated with Tellerium in 1817. I sure hope this helps!!!

What is the most common isotope for selenium?

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Se-80 is the most common isotope.

Determine the mass in grams of 5.56x1024 atoms of selenium?

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6.023 x 1023 atoms of selenium will weigh 78.96 g

So, 5.56 x 1024 atoms of selenium will weigh 728.9 g

Is selenium a rare earth element?

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Sulfur is a yellow nonmetal solid . Sulfur is in the OXYGEN GROUP !

Can you replace a selenium rectifier with a silicon rectifier?

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The short answer is yes, usually. If you are working with an ultra high voltage stack all bets are off. For old stereos, etc. you need to estimate the peak reverse voltage and the current requirements. If you have documentation, use it, otherwise: rule 1. PIV is 30 volts per plate, divided by the formfactor: rule 1a. Formfactors: diode=1, half bridge (center tap)=2, bridge=4. rule 1b. Use the maximum of the above and the input electrolitic working voltage multiplied by 1.4, then round up to the next standard voltage within reason (silicon is cheap). rule 2. Assume 500mA per square inch of a single plate's area. rule 3. You may need to heatsink the new rectifier, especially if the current is over a few hundred mA. rule 4. Replace the electrolitics!!!! If the unit is old enough to have a selenium, they are well past the warentee. rule 5. If the voltage is low (under 10VDC) you may need to put a small valued resistor between the rectifier and capacitor. example: a 12 plate center tapped rectifier 1.5 inches square; 12*30=360V divide by 2 =180PIV area=2.25 square inches which gives a current requirement of a little over one amp so use a 1.5A 200PIV unit.

What is an important function of selenium?

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An excess of selenium in human body (selenosis) is a cause of hair loss. Other persons consider selenium beneficial for hair growth ! There is something wrong with these views.

What kind recation is 2KClO3 2KCl 3O2?

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KClO3 - KCl + O2

How does Sn react with NaOH?

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Sn + 2 NaOH + 4 H2O → Na2[Sn(OH)6] + 2 H2

The result is an inorganic white powder of Sodium Stannate(IV) or Disodium Hexahydroxyltin with molecular formula H6Na2O6Sn. Similar reactions occur when Tin Dioxide (SnO2) is also dissolved in a base .

Salt statistics:

Colour- White/ Colourless

Density-4.68 g/cm3

Molar Mass- 266.73 g/mol

The Stannate anion has an octahedral shape.

Use: Stabilizer for Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2).

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Is selenium poisonous?

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A:Yes they use it in atom bombs. A:There are no stable isotopes of uranium - it is all radioactive.

Did head and shoulders has selenium sulphide?

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No. the current formulation does not include selenium sulfide

What is the noble gas configuration for selenium?

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Sulfurs noble gas core electronic configuration is [Ne]3s2 3p4

What is selenium's boiling point?

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Melting point (of gray selenium) 217°C

Boiling point (gray) 684.9°C

Is selenium water or fat-soluble?

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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.

What are selenium ions?

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Se-2 ion or selenide ion is the most common.

Is selenium hard or soft?

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If you mean the elements in their normal forms, F and Cl are gases, Br is a liquid, I is a solid.

If you mean their ligand hard/soft qualities as halide ions:-

the lighter ones are hard, Br- and I- soft

What can selenium be used for?

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Selenium dioxide is most commonly used in the laboratory during a Riley Oxidation of paraldehyde to give glyoxal. It is also used in allylic oxidation.

What is the formula of the ion compound formed by calcium and selenium?

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Calcium selenide, CaSe, is formed.

What is the state of matter for the element selenium?

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It is normally solid. It melts at 221oC.

Is selenium non reactive?

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Selenium is reactive.

What is the mass and atomic number of selenium?

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Selenium is a non metal element. Atomic number of it is 34.

Why is the metal plate coated with selenium in a photocopier?

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First a special selenium coated, flat metal plate is positively charged. Light stones through a lens then projects an image of the page to be copied onto the charged plate. Whenever the light falls on the selenium plate the plate becomes a conductor and the positive charge is conducted away from the selenium by the metal plate.