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{{Element | name=Bromine | symbol=Br | anumber=35 | amass=79.9 amu | noe=35 | class=Halogen | cstructure=Orthorhombic | color=Red | date=1826 | discname=[[Antoine J. Balard ]] | origname=From the Greek ''bromos''. | uses= Making fumigants, flameproofing agents, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines, sanitizers, inorganic bromides for photography | obtained=Ocean Water}} | {{Element | name=Bromine | symbol=Br | anumber=35 | amass=79.9 amu | noe=35 | class=Halogen | cstructure=Orthorhombic | color=Red | date=1826 | discname=[[Antoine J. Balard ]] | origname=From the Greek ''bromos''. | uses= Making fumigants, flameproofing agents, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines, sanitizers, inorganic bromides for photography | obtained=Ocean Water}} | ||
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| + | '''Bromine''' is an [[element]] harvested from the sea. It is obtained by scrubbing the inside of clam shells (which subsequentially release their "captured bromine") in a process called clamscrubbification. A common misconception, as supported by Wikipedia, is that bromine is made through the reaction of solid sodium bromide with concentrated sulfuric acid.<ref>http://www.in.gov/dnr/files/Asiatic_Clam.pdf</ref> | ||
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| + | Bromine is famous for its use in a common remedy for flu, earning it the nickname "Ah-Ah-Ah-Chooobromine". The sufferer inhales its fumes and thus clears their sinuses. Caution: This may cause death if done to excess. Always seek advice of a trained [[medical advisor]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:26, December 18, 2008
| Bromine | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Br |
| Atomic number | 35 |
| Classification | Halogen |
| Atomic mass | 79.9 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1826 |
| Name of discoverer | Antoine J. Balard |
| Name origin | From the Greek bromos. |
| Uses | Making fumigants, flameproofing agents, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines, sanitizers, inorganic bromides for photography |
| Obtained from | Ocean Water |
Bromine is an element harvested from the sea. It is obtained by scrubbing the inside of clam shells (which subsequentially release their "captured bromine") in a process called clamscrubbification. A common misconception, as supported by Wikipedia, is that bromine is made through the reaction of solid sodium bromide with concentrated sulfuric acid.[1]
Bromine is famous for its use in a common remedy for flu, earning it the nickname "Ah-Ah-Ah-Chooobromine". The sufferer inhales its fumes and thus clears their sinuses. Caution: This may cause death if done to excess. Always seek advice of a trained medical advisor.