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Write a general equation for the reaction of an alkali metal with a halogen.
Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer. Use M and X to represent alkali metal and halogen, respectively.
Generally halogen atoms are diatomic so the general equation of alkali metals with halogen is:
2M(s) + X2 (g) → 2MX(s)
Example: Sodium reacts with chlorine gas to give Sodium chloride
2Na(s) + Cl2(g) → 2NaCl(s)