In today’s lesson, we will learn about the chemical compound Br2O6.
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Definition of Br2O6:
1.1. Names:
1.1.1. Common name: Br2O6 is commonly referred to as Bromine hexoxide, a compound of bromine and oxygen.
1.1.2. English name: Br2O6 translates to Bromine hexoxide.
1.2. Atomic composition: Br2O6 consists of 2 bromine atoms and 6 oxygen atoms.
1.3. Atomic weight: The atomic weight of bromine is 79.904 amu and oxygen is 16.00 amu, thus, the total atomic weight of Br2O6 is 279.904 + 616.00 = 287.808 amu.
1.4. Ion structure: Bromine hexoxide does not distribute ions, it exists as a molecule. -
Properties of Br2O6:
2.1. Physical properties of Br2O6: Bromine hexoxide exists in a solid state, has a red color, and has no characteristic odor.
2.2. Chemical properties of Br2O6: Br2O6 is a strong oxidizing agent. -
Common chemical equations involving Br2O6: Br2O6 is rarely used in chemical reactions due to its low stability and strong oxidizing ability.
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Synthesis of Br2O6:
4.1. Laboratory synthesis of Br2O6: Due to its unstable and dangerous properties, Br2O6 is rarely synthesized in a chemical laboratory.
4.2. Industrial synthesis of Br2O6: Br2O6 is not produced on an industrial scale because there is no demand and it can pose great danger when handled.
Through this lesson, I hope you have learned more about the chemical compound Br2O6.