Question

What is the name of the compound formed by combining potassiurn (K) with iodine (I) to form KI?

Answer 1

`"Potassium iodide"`

Explanation:

`K+1/2I_2 rarr KI`

This is a redox reaction. The metal is oxidized; the non-metal is reduced. The salt, `"potassium iodide"`, is the result.