Bromine is widely used as a disinfectant and water purifier, often chosen as an alternative to chlorine. Brominated compounds are commonly added to swimming pools and hot tubs, where they remain ...

Though chemicals in the water (like chlorine and bromine) kill many viruses ... can still be exposed to germs during the time it takes for chlorine to kill the germs,” explained Dr. Jessica ...

A dilute solution of bromine is added to samples of heptane and cyclohexene. The bromination reactions and mechanisms are compared. UV light splits the bromine molecule into two reactive radicals, ...