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Write a balanced formation equation at standard conditions for the compound HI.

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The compound HI (hydrogen iodide) is formed from the reaction of hydrogen (H2) with iodine (I2). The subscript 2 in hydrogen and iodine means that they exist as biatomic molecules. The reaction is therefore,
H2 + I2 ---> HI
Balancing,
H2 + I2 ---> 2HI
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