The subscript "2" indicates that bromine exists as a diatomic molecule, meaning two bromine atoms are bonded together.
It's important to note that the physical state of bromine (liquid, solid, or gas) is often indicated with parentheses after the formula, like this:
* Br₂(l) - liquid bromine
* Br₂(s) - solid bromine
* Br₂(g) - gaseous bromine