Bromine - Element Properties and Periodic Table Information

Bromine - An element from the Periodic Table based on the IOUPAC 1985 standard

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Definition of the Bromine Element
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.

Origin / Meaning of the name Bromine
The name originates from the from Greek word Bromos meaning "stench"

Classification of the Bromine Element
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.

Facts about the Discovery and History of the Bromine Element
Bromine was discovered by Antoine J. Balard in France in 1826.

Occurrence the Bromine Element
Bromine occurs in nature as bromide salts in Sea Water
Primary producers - USA and Israel

Associated Uses of Bromine
Gasoline antiknock mixtures
Fumigants
Poisons
Dyes
Photographic chemicals
Medicinals
Brominated vegetable oil
 

The Properties of the Bromine Element
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

Bromine and the Periodic Table
Check out Bromine on the Periodic Table which arranges each 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 information and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc with any other element. An invaluable source of facts and information as a Chemistry reference guide.

Bromine - 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 and 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.
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