What is Arsenic tribromide?
'''Arsenic tribromide''', also known as '''arsenic(III) bromide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is AsBr<sub>3</sub>. It has [[arsenic]] and [[bromide]] [[ion]]s in it. The arsenic is in its +3 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Arsenic tribromide is a white or pale yellow solid. It is highly toxic. It reacts with water to make [[arsenic trioxide]] and [[hydrobromic acid]]. It [[melt]]s at a low temperature. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting arsenic and [[bromine]]. ==Related pages== *[[Arsenic trichloride]] *[[Antimony tribromide]] *[[Bismuth tribromide]] [[Category:Arsenic compounds]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]]