Answer
Complete balanced equation is:
$Br_{2}(ℓ) + 2 K(s) → 2 KBr(s). $
Oxidizing agent: Bromine
Reducing Agent: Potassium
Work Step by Step
Potassium is oxidized by Br to form $K^{+}$ ion and then forms Potassium Bromide.
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285199049
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-904-7
Chapter 3 - Chemical Reactions - Conceptual Exercise 3.11 - Oxidation and Reduction - Page 115: b
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