Atomic Symbol for Bromine (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Br?

The answer is Bromine (Br). However there is a lot of stuff about Bromine that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Bromine Overview

Atomic Symbol

Br (Bromine)

Sources

Occurs in compounds in sea water.

Description

Redish-brown liquid.

Name Origin

Greek: brômos (stench).

State at 20 °C

Liquid

Uses

It was once used in large quantities to make a compound that removed lead compound build up in engines burning leaded gasoline. Now it is primarily used in dyes, disinfectants, and photographic chemicals.

Discovery

Discovered By: Antoine J. Balard

Year: 1826

Location: France

Atomic Number

35

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

79,904

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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