Predict the product that forms in the synthesis reaction between potassium metal and iodine gas. provide the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. explain your reasoning.

K + I - > KI

Potassium (needs to lose 1 electron) responds with Iodine (needs to pick up 1 electron) to fulfill both component's octet, shaping a salt, potassium iodide

This is a similar case for NaCl, simply unique components. Trust this made a difference.