Bromine (Br)
"The Fiery Suppressor, Bromine is a liquid legend, extinguishing dangerous flames and purifying the unclean. But beware its potent, pungent power!"
A memorable persona to anchor Br in your mind.
3.12
Grams per cm³
-7.2
Celsius (°C)
183
Radius (pm)
Daily Life Link
Think of the fire-resistant plastics in your electronics, silently guarding them from heat!
Discovery & History
Year Discovered
1826
Discovered By
Antoine Jérôme Balard
Origin of Name
"The name comes from the Greek ''bromos'' meaning stench."
Technical Properties
Atomic Mass
79.904 u
Standard State
liquid
Boiling Point
58.8°C
Electron Configuration
[Ar] 3d104s24p5
1st Ionization Energy
11.814 eV
Electron Affinity
N/A
Oxidation States
"A sinister, shimmering reddish-brown liquid that instantly gives off an orange-brown vapor."
Did You Know?
Bromine is one of only two elements on the entire Periodic Table that are liquid at room temperature! (Can you name the other? Hint: it's silvery!).
Its name comes from the Greek word 'bromos,' meaning 'stench' or 'foul smell' – a very fitting name for its pungent, bleach-like odor!
This element is a crucial member of the notorious Halogen family (Group 17), known for being super reactive and always looking to bond with other elements.
Bromine compounds are unsung heroes in flame retardants, making plastics, textiles, and electronics much harder to catch fire and saving countless lives.