1. F3 Chemistry Individual Project Work Ionic &covalent Compounds
Angel Lau
F 3A (17)

2. Sodium Bromide (ionic compound)
Formula: NaBr
Electron diagram:

3. Physical properties Melting point:755 °C Boiling point:1390 °C
Physical state at room temperature:
crystalline solid
Colour:White
Density :3.21 g/cm3(solid )
Solubility in water :73.3 g/100 mL (20 °C)
Electrical conductivity:
conduct with electricity in aqueous solution form

4. Chemical properties laboratory preparation:
1.In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
2.Wear suitable gloves
3.Wear eye/face protection
4.Contact with strong acids or bases and strong oxidizing agents should be avoided
5.Avoid contact with water
reactivity: react with water
neutral

5. Other information Uses:
1.as an anticonvulsant, a hypnotic and a sedative in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in medicine
2.use in photography
3.highly efficient as a chemical agent for chemical industry
4. used in organic synthesis
potential hazards:
1.It is harmful if swallowed or inhaled in large amounts, affecting the central nervous system, brain, and eyes.
2.causes irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory system.

6. Special characteristics
It can be blended with other solutions of bromides and chlorides
It is especially useful when used in formations that are known to have calcium sensitivity.
Soluble in alcohol and acetone
Bromine can be accomplished by bubbling chlorine gas through an aqueous solution of NaBr

7. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bromide
Bromide.html

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