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34 polyatomic nonmetal Generated with AI

Selenium

Symbol Se
Atomic Mass 78.9718

Selenium is a chemical element with symbol Se and atomic number 34. It is a nonmetal with properties that are intermediate between those of its periodic table column-adjacent chalcogen elements sulfur and tellurium. It rarely occurs in its elemental state in nature, or as pure ore compounds.

Properties

  • Phase: Solid
  • Density: 4.81 g/cm³
  • Melting Point: 494 K
  • Boiling Point: 958 K

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