Cs2Se + Sc Reaction: Resultant Chemical

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The reaction between cesium selenide (Cs2Se) and scandium (Sc) does not yield a straightforward product due to the lack of a significant redox reaction under standard conditions. Scandium, being a metal, is unlikely to displace cesium from cesium selenide without specific conditions such as temperature or solvent presence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of reaction conditions, including the state of matter of the reactants and the environment, which could influence the outcome. For accurate predictions, consulting a table of electrode potentials is recommended.

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I guess straight forward enough question, what would be the resultant chemical if Cs2Se + Sc = ?
 
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I thought someone who knows more about chemsitry might reply but, I can't seen that reacting. Scandium isn't going to pull anything from Ceasium.
 
PH7SICS said:
I guess straight forward enough question, what would be the resultant chemical if Cs2Se + Sc = ?

You did not say if this reaction should be in air, or any specified solvent. The conditions could make a difference. Scandium is a metal, probably a solid (not sure); Cs2Se, what state of matter? Is it dissolved in something? My unrefined guess would be to check in a table of electrode potentials to look for a reasonable redox reaction. Maybe a true inorganic chemist would read your question and give an expert answer.
 

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