Facts about the
Definition of the Element Bromine
The Element Bromine is defined as...
A heavy, volatile, corrosive, reddish-brown, nonmetallic liquid
element, having a highly irritating vapor. It is used in producing
gasoline antiknock mixtures, fumigants, dyes, and photographic
chemicals. The most common uses of Bromine are
in Gasoline anti-knock mixtures, Fumigants, Poisons, Dyes,
Photographic chemicals, Medicines and Brominated vegetable oil.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Bromine
What are the origins of the word Bromine ?
The name originates from the Greek word 'Bromos' meaning "stench"
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Bromine Bromine is classified as an
element in the 'Halogens' section which can be located in group 7
of the Periodic Table. The term "halogen" means "salt-former" and
compounds containing halogens are called "salts". The halogens
exist, at room temperature, in all three states of matter - Gases
such as Fluorine & Chlorine, Solids such as Iodine and Astatine
and Liquid as in Bromine.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Bromine
Bromine was discovered by Antoine J. Balard in France in 1826.
Occurrence of the
element Bromine in
the Atmosphere
Bromine occurs in nature as bromide salts in Sea Water. Its
primary producers are USA and Israel
Common Uses of Bromine
Gasoline antiknock mixtures
Fumigants
Poisons
Dyes
Photographic chemicals
Medicinals
Brominated vegetable oil
The Properties of the Element Bromine
Name of Element : Bromine
Symbol of Element : Br
Atomic Number of Bromine : 35
Atomic Mass: 79.904 amu
Melting Point: -7.2 °C - 265.95 °K
Boiling Point: 58.78 °C - 331.93 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Bromine : 35
Number of Neutrons in Bromine : 45
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Density @ 293 K: 3.119 g/cm3
Color of Bromine : reddish-brown
The element Bromine and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Bromine on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Bromine for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Bromine with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Bromine element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Bromine element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Bromine was discovered by Antoine J. Balard in France in
1826. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Bromine is
just one element that can be found.
