Titanium Electron Configuration Concepts

This video tutorial explains how to write electron configurations for titanium and its ions. It begins with the electron configuration for neutral titanium, using the periodic table and orbital blocks. The tutorial then covers the condensed electron configuration using noble gas notation. Finally, it demonstrates how to adjust the electron configuration for titanium ions with different charges, explaining the removal of electrons to form positive ions.

What is the atomic number of titanium?

• 20

• 21

• 22

• 23

How many electrons does a neutral titanium atom have?

• 20

• 23

• 21

• 22

Which orbital block do you start with when writing the electron configuration for titanium?

• 4s

• 3d

• 2p

• 1s

How many electrons can the p orbital hold?

• 2

• 8

• 4

• 6

In what order are the 4s and 3d orbitals written in the electron configuration of titanium?

• 4s and 3d together

• 3d before 4s

• Order doesn't matter

• 4s before 3d

Which noble gas is used in the condensed electron configuration of titanium?

• Xenon

• Krypton

• Argon

• Neon

How many electrons are removed to form a titanium 2+ ion?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

What is the electron configuration of a titanium 3+ ion?

• [Ar] 3d1

• [Ar] 4s1

• [Ar] 3d2

• [Ar] 4s2

How many electrons are removed to form a titanium 4+ ion?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

What is the significance of writing zeros in the electron configuration of ions?

• Indicates full orbitals

• Indicates empty orbitals

• Indicates stable orbitals

• Indicates half-filled orbitals