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Bromine (Br): Fun Facts and Information About the Element

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Fun Facts about Bromine

What is the symbol? Br
What is the atomic number? 35
What is the atomic weight? 79.904
What is the melting point in Celsius? -7
What is the boiling point in Celsius? 59
What is the density (g/cm3)? 3.12
What year was it discovered? 1826
Who discovered the element? Antoine-Jérôme Balard
What group is the element in? 17
What is the electron configuration? [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p5
What is the ionization energy? 11.8138
What element category is it in? Halogens

Where is Bromine Found?

A member of the halogen group, bromine is obtained from natural brines from wells in Michigan and Arkansas. Some bromine is extracted today from seawater, which contains only about 85 ppm.

What is Bromine Used For?

Bromine is used in making fumigants, flameproofing agents, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines, sanitizers, inorganic bromides for photography, etc. Organic bromides are also important.

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