Titanium Ion Charge: +2 - Explanation?

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The discussion revolves around the charge of titanium ions, specifically focusing on the implications of a +2 charge and the concept of electron charge in relation to ionization. Participants explore the relationship between electron loss and gain in ions, as well as the numerical representation of these charges.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that a titanium ion with a charge of +2 indicates it has lost two electrons, leading to a net positive charge.
  • Others question the implications of a -2 charge, suggesting that if such an ion exists, it would mean the ion has gained two electrons, resulting in a net charge that is double the charge of an electron.
  • A later reply mentions a specific numerical value of 3.2*10^(-19), though the context of this value is not clarified.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the implications of positive and negative charges in ions, with no consensus reached on the overall understanding of the charge dynamics.

Contextual Notes

There are missing assumptions regarding the definitions of charge and the context of the numerical value mentioned. The discussion does not resolve the implications of different ion charges.

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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.
 
Right sorry I meant -2, if there is an ion with -2 would it have s total charge of 2xe?
 
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
 
Yes! And the value is 3.2*10^(-19)
 

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