Group Number Bromine ☢️ (Br) rev. 2022 ☢️ (& Color, Uses ...

All atoms have a group name assigned, even Bromine. Ok but how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Br?

If we know the symbol, let's say Br, we may then open any periodic table and search for Bromine. Any decent periodic table should have the group numbers when you scroll up starting from the element you found.

In the case of Bromine the group number is 17. There is a lot of cool stuff about Bromine that people simply don't know. Why not stick around for a bit?

Bromine Overview

Br Group Number

17

Atomic Number

35

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

79,904

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Greek: brômos (stench).

Atomic Symbol

Br

Description

Redish-brown liquid.

State at 20 °C

Liquid

Discovery

Discovered By: Antoine J. Balard
Year: 1826
Location: France

Sources

Occurs in compounds in sea water.

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.

Want to learn more details and data about Bromine (Br)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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