A Poem By: Me

Bromine is used across the nation

It can be used for water purification

It is also a fire retardant for plastics

And was discovered in 1826

France is where it was found

Occurring in sea water in compounds

It’s electrochemical equivalent is 2.9812 g/ amp. hrs.

And causing tears is one of its powers

It targets organs like the respiratory system, eyes, and skin

Through inhalation and ingestion

My Job

When I grow up I want to be a firefighter and a doctor. Firefighters help stop and prevent fires and so does bromine.  Products containing bromine are sometimes used as fire retardants.  Some bromine-containing compounds were historically used as sedatives.  However, these drugs are for the most part no longer found on the market in the United States.