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22Ti47.867
Transition Metald-block

Titanium

Element 22 on the periodic table, symbol Ti, group 4, period 4.

Titanium is a chemical element with symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It is a lustrous transition metal with a silver color, low density and high strength. It is highly resistant to corrosion in sea water, aqua regia and chlorine.

Appearance: silvery grey-white metallic

Properties

Atomic Number
22
Atomic Mass
47.8671 u
Group
4
Period
4
Block
d-block
Category
Transition Metal
State at 25 °C
Solid
Melting Point
1,941 K · 1,667.9 °C
Boiling Point
3,560 K · 3,286.9 °C
Density
4.506 g/cm³
Atomic Radius
140 pm
Electronegativity
1.54
Oxidation States
+2, +3, +4
Abundance in Crust
5,650 mg/kg
Discovered
1791
Discovered By
William Gregor

Electron Configuration

[Ar] 3d2 4s2

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d2

Ionisation Energies (kJ/mol)

  1. 1. 658.8
  2. 2. 1,309.8
  3. 3. 2,652.5
  4. 4. 4,174.6
  5. 5. 9,581
  6. 6. 11,533
  7. 7. 13,590
  8. 8. 16,440

Elements near Titanium

Elements in the same group share the number of outer electrons and behave in similar ways. Elements in the same period share a shell, so they change steadily from left to right.

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