Titanium Ion Charge: +2 - Explanation?

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In summary, a Titanium Ion with a charge of +2 has a net charge of twice the electron charge, or 2Xe. Similarly, an ion with a charge of -2 would also have a net charge of 2Xe due to gaining two electrons. The charge of an electron is 3.2*10^(-19) or 2*1.6*10^(-19).
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So if a Titanium Ion has a charge of +2, does that mean it has a whole charge of twice the electron charge...so 2Xe?
 
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Slakjak1215 said:
So if a Titanium Ion has a charge of +2, does that mean it has a whole charge of twice the electron charge...so 2Xe?

I don't rally understand what you meant.

If it has a charge of +2 , it means that it has lost 2 electrons.
 
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Right sorry I meant -2, if there is an ion with -2 would it have s total charge of 2xe?
 
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Yes. It's because it has gained two electrons. It was previously having a net charge of 0. Now that it has gained two electrons it will have a net charge of double the charge of an electron
 
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Yes! And the value is 3.2*10^(-19)
 

1. What does the +2 charge on a titanium ion mean?

The +2 charge on a titanium ion indicates that the ion has lost two electrons and has a positive charge of 2. This means that the ion is now a cation, or a positively charged atom.

2. Why does titanium have a +2 charge?

Titanium has a +2 charge because it typically loses two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. This results in a full outer shell, making the ion more stable and less reactive.

3. How does titanium achieve a +2 charge?

Titanium achieves a +2 charge by losing two electrons from its outermost energy level. This can occur through the transfer of electrons during a chemical reaction or by losing electrons to form a compound with a more electronegative element.

4. What properties does a titanium ion with a +2 charge have?

A titanium ion with a +2 charge has a smaller atomic radius and a higher charge density compared to a neutral titanium atom. It also has a higher reactivity and tends to form compounds with elements that have a negative charge.

5. Is a titanium ion with a +2 charge stable?

Yes, a titanium ion with a +2 charge is considered stable because it has a full outer shell and a lower energy state. This makes it less likely to react with other elements and form compounds.

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