Home 35 Br Bromine back to the periodic table
 
Atomic number   35
Symbol   Br
Atomic weight   79.904
Density [g/cm3]   3.14
Melting point [°C]   -7.3
Boiling point [°C]   58.8
1st Ionization energy [eV]   11.814
Electronic configuration   [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p5
Oxidation number (most stable)   7, 5, 3, 1, 1-
Atomic radius [pm]   114.5
Ionic radius [pm]   195 (1-)
Abundance in crustal rocks [ppm]   2.5
Origin of the name   (greek) bromos = stench
Discovery   1826 by Balard
Uses   as raw material for photographic chemicals (silver bromide).
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