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Bromine
Atomic Number35
Atomic Mass79.904 u
CategoryHalogen
State at Room TempLiquid
Year Discovered1826
About Bromine
One of only two elements liquid at room temperature, the other being mercury. Reddish-brown with a choking odor. Used in flame retardants, water purification, and pharmaceuticals. Brominated vegetable oil was once used in citrus sodas. Potassium bromide was used as a sedative in the 19th century. The name means stench in Greek.
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