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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Bromine

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the element, Bromine, atomic number 35. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and details about health-related regulations. Discusses sources, uses, and substitutes.
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Handout
Chemicool

Chemicool: Bromine

For Students 9th - 10th
A nicely organized summary table with information on the properties of bromine. Very helpful and easy to follow.
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Interactive
University of Kentucky

Chem Comics: Bromine

For Students 9th - 10th
University of Kentucky provides comics in which bromine and information on bromine comes into play. A less common way of getting bromine information across.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Bromine: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about bromine. It's one of the few elements that is liquid at room temperature and known for its odorous stench. [4:56]
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Website
Other

Bromine Science and Environmental Forum: Bromine

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that is devoted to furthering the study and use of bromine products in commercial applications. Includes information on fire safety and fire retardant products, and a bibliography.
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Handout
Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Bromine

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site with a vast amount of information on bromine and its properties.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Bromine Isotopes

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the chemical properties of bromine and what an isotope is. Presents a chart of bromine isotopes listing nuclide symbol, neutron number, isotopic mass, and half-life, as well as a second simpler chart with more bromine isotopes.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Bromine Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the many different uses of bromine, and the harmful effect it can have on one's health plus the best ways to avoid it.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Bromine vs. Chlorine

For Students 9th - 10th
Compares the properties and uses of bromine and chlorine.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: What Is a Bromine Test?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a bromine test is, the chemistry behind it, what it is used for, and gives examples of bromine test strip brands that are used for test the water in swimming pools and at spas.