Period Number of Bromine (Br) (& Location, Uses ... {2022}

All atoms have a period number assigned, even Bromine. Ok but how do we know what is the period 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 period numbers when you scroll left starting from the element you found.

In the case of Bromine the period number is 4. There is a lot of cool stuff about Bromine that people simply don't know. Let me show you...

Bromine Overview

Br Period Number

4 (Period Number)
17 (Group Number)

Atomic Number

35

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

79,904

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Discovery

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

State at 20 °C

Liquid

Description

Redish-brown liquid.

Atomic Symbol

Br

Name Origin

Greek: brômos (stench).

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

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

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

Colored Periodic Table

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