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.