Question

Write the symbol for Bromine.

Answer 1

Definition of symbol

A chemical symbol is a representation of chemical elements using one or two letters. Every element of the periodic table is represented by a different symbol. Example:- Sodium ⟶$\mathrm{Na}$.

• Bromine is a chemical element with the symbol $\mathrm{Br}$ and atomic number 35.
• Bromine is the third halogen, being a nonmetal in group 17 of the periodic table.
• It has a large variety of uses including agricultural chemicals, insecticides, dyes, pharmaceuticals, flame-retardants, furniture foam, gasoline, plastic casings for electronics, and film photography.
• Bromine has a reddish-brown color liquid.

The symbol for bromine is $\mathrm{Br}$.