Information valid for Br-80 unless otherwise noted

Bromine

Basic Information

Symbol: Br
Atomic Number: 35
Mass: 79.904
Melting Point: -7.2 C
Boiling Point: 58.78 C
Number of Protons/Electrons: 35
Number of Neutrons: 45
Classification: Halogen
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Density @ 293 K: 3.119 g/cm³
Color: Red

Atomic Structure

Number of Energy Levels: 4 First Energy Level: 2 Second Energy Level: 8 Third Energy Level: 18 Fourth Energy Level: 7

Isotopes

Facts

Date of Discovery: 1826
Discoverer: Antoine J. Balard
Name Origin: From the Greek word brômos (stench)
Uses: Poisonous
Obtained From: Sea Water

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1. HHMI Laboratory Safety: Bromine

Information about the dangers of bromine