Bromine is the third Halogen,
it urges an electron to gain.
One too short for noble gas condition,
oxidation and reaction its mission.

An orange brown liquid,
with an unpleasant stench if freed,
bromos means stench in ancient Greek,
if a reason for the name you seek.

Two chemists found it, independent,
Ballard made the run in the end.
Rumors say, Löwigs publication was delayed,
he deserves credits for the discovery he made.

From special seaweed ash isolated,
initially as iodineechloride misinterpreted,
as Bromine acts less active than Chlroine,
but stronger than Iodine.

It should and could be expected,
yet no exceptions detected.
With that, it can be predicted,
and chosen if other halogenides are conflicted.

Organic synthesis chemistry,
has a strong halogenide dependency.
They modify and alter the molecules,
and with that bend and change the rules.

Fire resistant plastic,
sounds fantastic,
with Bromine reality,
consuming energy,

and binding radicals generated,
small molecules might be evaporated.
Medicine containing Bromine is history,
leading to unwanted casualty,

In the human metabolism Bromine is found,
as Chlorine replacement or in few compound.
Most are yet not clarified,
but if too much Bromine is applied.

It causes neurotoxic indications,
in several variations,
which leads to one conclusion,
do not get any illusion,

Bromine is reactive and potent,
with a strong and warning scent.
It alters and modifies organic molecules,
following the strict rules,

Therefore it can be used to our benefit,
but better keep if from the medicine kit,
If controlled and catalyzed very strong,
but if left alone unpredictable all along.

Like a teenager full of motivation,
strength and the need for appreciation,
looking for a state to be satisfied,
probably with an energy drink applied.