TiCl3
Titanium chloride
Ti3+ balances chloride ions.
What Is the Charge of Titanium?
Titanium commonly forms Ti3+ Ti4+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Titanium usually has a common ionic charge of +3 or +4, written as Ti3+ or Ti4+.
| Element | Titanium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ti |
| Atomic number | 22 |
| Common ionic charge | +3, +4 |
| Common ions | Ti3+, Ti4+ |
Why Titanium has this charge
Titanium is a transition metal. Transition metals can have multiple charges, so compound names and roman numerals matter.
This is a classroom reference range, not an exhaustive list of all oxidation states.
Titanium charge examples
Ti2O3
Titanium oxide
Titanium can form oxides where total positive and negative charge balances.
FAQ
Is Titanium charge the same as oxidation state?
Ionic charge is the charge on an actual ion. Oxidation state is a bookkeeping number used inside compounds. They can match, but they are not always the same thing.
How do I use this in formulas?
Combine positive and negative ions so the total charge is zero. You can also use the ionic compound calculator.
Where can I see the full chart?
Use the periodic table with charges or the ionic charges chart.