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SEAWATER
You know that sodium chloride is out there in the world's oceans. Sodium bromide is also found as one of the ocean salts, though it is in smaller amounts.
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PESTICIDES
In the same way bromine gas is toxic to you, bromine is an element used in many pesticides to control insect infestations.
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PLASTICS
Not all plastics are the same. You know that from just looking at your toys and your computer. There are also special plastics that are flame resistant. Bromine is used in the manufacture of those flame resistant plastics.
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WATER PURIFICATION
Wow. We just told you that bromine is found in seawater and now we're letting you know that bromine is an important element in the purification of water. Bromine is used to disinfect the fresh water before you drink it.
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MEDICINE
Along with many other simple elements on the periodic table, bromine is used in medicines. It readily bonds with many elements and is a great addition to many helpful molecules.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Many liquids are used in developing photographs. It's not always a digital world. When you need to develop film, some of those fluids have bromine salts and compounds.
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