What is Bromine pentafluoride?
'''Bromine pentafluoride''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is BrF<sub>5</sub>. It contains [[bromine]] and [[fluoride]] [[ion]]s. The bromine is in its +5 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Bromine pentafluoride is a pale yellow liquid. It is a powerful [[oxidizing agent]]. It reacts with water to make [[bromic acid]] and [[hydrofluoric acid]]. ==Preparation== It can be made by reacting hot bromine with [[fluorine]]. This makes some [[bromine trifluoride]]. [[Potassium bromide]] can be reacted with [[fluorine]]. This makes bromine pentafluoride and [[potassium fluoride]]. ==Uses== It is used to look at the [[isotope]]s of [[oxygen]]. It can add fluoride ions to other chemical compounds. It can be used as an oxidizing agent in [[rocket]]s. It can be used as poison as well. ==Safety== Bromine pentafluoride is very corrosive. Just a little kills most animals. It can ignite powdered [[metal]]s. ==Related pages== *[[Bromine monochloride]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]] [[Category:Fluorine compounds]] {{Fluorine compounds}}