Name:
Bromine
Symbol:
Br
Atomic Number:
35
Atomic Mass:
79.909
Atomic Volume:
19.61 cc/mol
Discovered By:
First isolated by Balard in 1826
Discovery Date:
1826
Origin of Name:
Bromine - (Greek) bromos (stench)
Toxicity:
Toxic like chlorine, but slightly weaker.
Summary:
Bromine is the only non-metallic element that is liquid at room temperature. Bromine is not found free in nature, but usually as the bromide. Bromine liquid or gas (Br
2
) is severely irritating and toxic.
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