Bromine

Bromine
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