An atom of selenium (Se) forms a monatomic ion. Which of the following ions does is most likely form?

Possible answer choices:

Se^2+

Se^6-

Se^6+

Se^2-

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Duncan Macdonald

16 August, 01:37

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Dereon Grimes · Answer 1

Selenium being in the same column of the periodic table, 'family', as oxygen which form oxide 0^2 - and sulfur which forms sulfide S^-2.

An atom of selenium (Se) forms a monatomic ion. Which of the following ions does is most likely form?Possible answer choices:Se^2+Se^6-Se^6+Se^2-