Bromine (Br) Properties and Facts

Element 35 - Halogen

What are the basic properties of Bromine?

Bromine (symbol: Br) is a halogen with atomic number 35. Its atomic mass is 79.904 u, and it belongs to period 4 and group 17.

What is the electron configuration of Bromine?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁵

What are the physical properties of Bromine?

Melting point: 265.8 K
Boiling point: 332.0 K
Density: 3.12 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Bromine?

  • Br-79: 50.69% abundance
  • Br-81: 49.31% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Bromine?

Biological role: Not essential for most life forms
Natural occurrence: Found in seawater and salt deposits

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