Selenium hexafluoride facts for kids
Selenium hexafluoride, also known as selenium(VI) fluoride, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is SeF6. It contains selenium in its +6 oxidation state. It also contains fluoride ions.
Contents
Properties
Selenium hexafluoride is a colorless gas. It is much more reactive and toxic than sulfur hexafluoride. It has a bad odor.
Preparation
Selenium hexafluoride is made by heating selenium and fluorine together.
Uses
This chemical compound has no uses.
Related pages
See also
In Spanish: Hexafluoruro de selenio para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Selenium hexafluoride Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.