Bromiatomeja

Bromiatomeja refers to bromine atoms. Bromine (Br) is a chemical element with atomic number 35. In its elemental form, bromine is a diatomic molecule, Br2, which is a reddish-brown liquid at room temperature. However, a bromine atom, often denoted as Br•, is a single, isolated bromine atom. These atoms are highly reactive due to having an unpaired electron in their outermost electron shell, making them free radicals.

Bromine atoms can exist transiently in various chemical reactions and environments. They are often involved in radical chain reactions, such as those occurring in the Earth's stratosphere where they play a role in ozone depletion. In organic chemistry, bromine atoms are generated in processes like free radical halogenation, where they can abstract hydrogen atoms from organic molecules, initiating further reactions. The high reactivity of bromine atoms means they typically do not persist as free entities for long periods and readily combine with other atoms or molecules. The study of bromine atoms is important for understanding chemical kinetics, atmospheric chemistry, and reaction mechanisms.