Balanced equation : 2Na+I₂⇒2NaI
Further explanation
Equalization of chemical reactions can be done using variables. Steps in equalizing the reaction equation:
• 1. gives a coefficient on substances involved in the equation of reaction such as a, b, or c, etc.
• 2. make an equation based on the similarity of the number of atoms where the number of atoms = coefficient × index (subscript) between reactant and product
• 3. Select the coefficient of the substance with the most complex chemical formula equal to 1
Reaction
Na+I₂⇒NaI
aNa+bI₂⇒NaI
Na, left=a, right=1⇒a=1
I, left=2b, right=1⇒2b=1⇒b=0.5
Equation becomes :
Na+0.5I₂⇒NaI x 2
2Na+I₂⇒2NaI
