Bromine (IPA: / RP ˈbrəʊmiːn/ OR /ˈbrəʊmaɪn/, IPA: / GA ˈbroʊmiːn/ OR /ˈbroʊmɪn/, Greek: βρῶμος, brómos, meaning "stench (of he-goats)" ), is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Br and atomic number 35. A halogen element, bromine is a red volatile liquid at standard room temperature which has a reactivity between chlorine and iodine. This element is corrosive to human tissue in a liquid state and its vapours irritate the eyes and throat. Bromine vapours are very toxic upon inhalation.