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  • Ammonium Sulfide + Calcium Bromide Reaction: Products & Explanation
    Ammonium sulfide ((NH₄)₂S) and calcium bromide (CaBr₂) react in a double displacement reaction to form ammonium bromide (NH₄Br) and calcium sulfide (CaS).

    Here's the balanced chemical equation:

    (NH₄)₂S + CaBr₂ → 2NH₄Br + CaS

    Let's break down the reaction:

    * Double Displacement: The positive and negative ions of the reactants switch partners.

    * Ammonium bromide: Ammonium ions (NH₄⁺) from ammonium sulfide combine with bromide ions (Br⁻) from calcium bromide.

    * Calcium sulfide: Calcium ions (Ca²⁺) from calcium bromide combine with sulfide ions (S²⁻) from ammonium sulfide.

    Important Note: This reaction produces a precipitate (solid) of calcium sulfide.

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