2022: ☢️ Chemical Symbol Br (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...)

Every chemical element has its own symbol to represent them. But what is the Br element?

The answer is Bromine, whose symbol is Br, and there's a lot of cool facts about it that most people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Bromine Overview

Chemical Symbol

Br (Bromine)

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.

State at 20 °C

Liquid

Description

Redish-brown liquid.

Name Origin

Greek: brômos (stench).

Sources

Occurs in compounds in sea water.

Atomic Number

35

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

79,904

Discovery

Discovered By: Antoine J. Balard

Year: 1826

Location: France

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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