Bromine is a bit Terrifying…
Arsenic is overrated
The thirty-fifth element of the periodic table has long been overshadowed by its predecessor, number thirty-three (otherwise known as arsenic), for the title of most terrifying element. I mean, how could Bromine compete? Arsenic has been at the forefront of murder mysteries and crime thrillers for so long that we immediately consider it the most terrifying element, but what if I told you that bromine surpasses the dangers of arsenic by a long shot?
What is Bromine?
Bromine is the thirty-fifth element of the periodic table. It’s the only non-metal that exists in liquid form at room temperature. It also takes on a reddish-brown hue at room temperature, but bromine vapor is a more amber color.
Bromine’s high vapor pressure which causes it to very easily convert from its liquid to gas stage makes it very hard to store. Bromine gas will leak out of every container except glass ampules. Because of this, containers holding Bromine may seem a bit rusty and decrepit. While the density of liquid bromine is denser than water, bromine vapor is denser than air.
Why you should be afraid.
Bromine isn’t exactly a friendly element. In fact, it’s highly corrosive, even capable of burning your skin (a feat arsenic can’t even boast).
Bromine vapor is no joke either. It can cause irritation to the eyes and very serious respiratory issues.
Is bromine worse than arsenic?
While arsenic is far more fatal when ingested, bromine is still nothing to be played with. It is more corrosive to human tissue and can cause serious pain and discomfort to the lungs and eyes.
Both elements are very harmful to the human body and should only be dealt with by trained professionals in a scientific environment.
