1. Identify the reactants and products:
* Reactants: Bromine (Br₂) and Calcium Iodide (CaI₂)
* Products: Calcium Bromide (CaBr₂) and Iodine (I₂)
2. Write the unbalanced equation:
Br₂ + CaI₂ → CaBr₂ + I₂
3. Balance the equation:
The equation is already balanced.
4. The final balanced chemical equation:
Br₂ + CaI₂ → CaBr₂ + I₂
Explanation:
* Bromine (Br₂) is more reactive than iodine (I₂), so it displaces iodine from calcium iodide.
* This results in the formation of calcium bromide (CaBr₂) and elemental iodine (I₂).
Important Note: This reaction is an example of a single displacement reaction, where a more reactive element replaces a less reactive element in a compound.