Bromine


 * Element Name:** Bromine


 * Element Symbol:** Br


 * Atomic Mass:** 80[[image:Bromine.gif align="right"]][[image:Bromine_Mit.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 35


 * Protons:** 35


 * Electrons:** 35


 * Discovery:** A German chemist named Carl Lowigand and a French chemist named Antoine J. Balard discovered the element Bromine in 1826.


 * How was it Named:** The element Bromine was named after a Greek word meaning stench or smell.


 * State of Matter:** Liquid


 * Melting Point:** -7.2°C


 * Boiling Point:** 58.8°C


 * Characteristics:** Bromine's density is 3.11 grams per cubic centimeter, Bromine is reddish-brown, and it has a very irritating effect on the eyes and throat.


 * Uses of Element:** Bromine is used in making flame proofing agents, dyes, medicines, sanitizers, and water purification compounds.


 * Interesting Facts:** Sometimes Bromine is extracted from seawater, Bromine can bleach things.

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