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Bromine

(Bromine compounds increase the efficiency of the drilling process in oil rigs.)

(Bromine compounds increase the efficiency of the drilling process in oil rigs.)
U.S. Dept. of Energy

General Information/History

• The name of the element is Bromine (Br)
• The name comes from a dye called
• Bromine comes from salt domes

Structure/Periodic Table Information

Atomic number: 35
Amu: 79.90
Period: 4
Group: 7
Family: Halogen

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Properties:

Liquid at room temperature, reddish brown liquid, evaporates easily,

Chemical Properties (3)

• Since bromine is a halogen, it is a very reactive element
• It reacts with most metals, sometimes explosively
• mercury

Unique and Interesting FACTS and or Media

• bromine is a very abundant element
• highly soluble in water

Bibliography:

"Oil rigs." U.S. Dept. of Energy Science Resource Center. Gale. 21 May 2010 <http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/SciRC?ste=1&docNum=CV2210044824>

"Bromine Lewis Structure." (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.) Science Resource Center. Gale. 26 May 2010 <http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/SciRC?ste=1&docNum=CV2210040573>