Bromine has a fascinating history! It was first discovered in 1826 by Antoine Jérôme Balard, who found it in sea salt. 🧪
However, it was not named until 1827 by another scientist,
Carl Wilhelm Scheele, who called it "bromine," which comes from the Greek word "bromos," meaning "stench," because of its strong, unpleasant smell! In 1860, scientists began to study bromine more closely, helping us understand its properties and how to use it. 🚀
Today, bromine is recognized as an important chemical in various fields, thanks to the scientists who studied it long ago!