Bromine Project By Elianna Nicole ‘24
Hi my name is Bromine! I am a nonmetal and in the halogens group. I have 35 protons, 45 neutrons, 35 electrons, and 7 valence electrons. My atomic mass is 80. I was discovered by Antoine-Jérôme Balard and Carl Löwig in 18251826. I was named Bromosh, after the Greek word for stench. I was used in fire extinguishers, meaning I got to help take out fires and save lives! I am no longer used in fire extinguishers because of my toxicity and therefore I am very sad. One fun fact about me is that have a rare property, I am the only nonmetal to exist in liquid form at room temperature. I am one of only two elements who have this trait. Another interesting fact about me is that I am very harmful to the ozone layer. My last fun fact is that 30% of me is in the atmosphere and the reason for this is that Bromine is released due to human activities.
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