I₂(s) + 3Cl₂(g) → 2ICl₃(s)
Here's a breakdown of the equation:
* I₂(s): This represents solid iodine molecules (I₂).
* 3Cl₂(g): This represents three molecules of chlorine gas (Cl₂).
* 2ICl₃(s): This represents two molecules of solid iodine trichloride (ICl₃).
Key points:
* This is a combination reaction, where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.
* The equation is balanced, meaning that there are equal numbers of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.
* The states of matter are indicated in parentheses: (s) for solid, (g) for gas.
