- Definition of SeCl2
SeCl2, also known as Selenium dichloride, is a chemical compound consisting of selenium and chlorine. The molar mass of SeCl2 is 115.09 g/mol. The molecular structure of SeCl2 comprises a selenium atom bonded with two chlorine atoms. Meanwhile, the ionic structure of SeCl2 is unclear because it does not easily ionize in common solvents.
- Properties: SeCl2
The physical properties of SeCl2 are quite distinctive. It is an orange-red liquid with a characteristic smell. The pH of SeCl2 is not clearly defined. Within the scope of high school knowledge, we have not discussed the acid/base nature of SeCl2. The chemical properties of SeCl2 are also rather unique. It reacts strongly with water, producing hydrochloric acid and selenium.
- Common chemical reactions of SeCl2
Metal reaction: SeCl2 does not directly react with metals.
Acid reaction: SeCl2 can react with strong acids like sulfuric acid.
Non-metal reaction: SeCl2 can react with non-metals such as sulfur, phosphorus.
Reaction with salts: Further research is needed on this specific reaction.
- Synthesis of SeCl2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of SeCl2: SeCl2 can be synthesized from selenium and chlorine.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of SeCl2: Currently, there is no specific information about the process of synthesizing SeCl2 industrially.