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What is the action of selenium on magnesium metal?

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Selenium, a non-metal, reacts with magnesium metal to form an ionic compound, magnesium selenide (MgSe). The reaction involves magnesium donating electrons to selenium:
\[ \text{Mg} + \text Se \to \text{MgSe}. \] Answer: Forms magnesium selenide (MgSe).
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