Bromine

Basic Information Crystal Structure Isotope Facts Related Links


Basic Data

Symbol: Br
Atomic Number: 35
Atomic weight: 79.904u
Melting Point: 265.9K
Boiling Point: 332.25K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 35
Number of Neutrons: 45
Classification: Halogen
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Density at 293 K: 3.12g/mL
Color: Red
Bonding radius: 1.14A
Atomic radius: 1.12A
Ionization Potential: 11.814V
Electronegativity: 2.96
Heat of vaporization: 15.438kJ/mol
Heat of fusion: 5.286kJ/mol
Specific heat: 0.473J/gK
Electron configuration: [Ar]3d104s24p5



Crystal Structure


Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
Br76 16 hours
Br77 2.4 days
Br79 Stable
Br80 17.7 minutes
Br80m 4.42 hours
Br81 Stable
Br82 1.5 days
Br83 2.4 hours
Br84 31.8 minutes
Br85 2.9 minutes


Facts

Date of Discovery: 1826
Discoverer: Antoine J. Balard
Uses: Poisonous
Obtained From: Sea Water


Related Links

HHMI Laboratory Safety: Bromine Information about the dangers of bromine