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Titanium

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Titanium is a metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Titanium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 22.

About Titanium

Molecular Structure

Titanium has the chemical symbol Ti.
Titanium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.

Atomic Structure

Titanium as 22 protons and 26 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 22 and an atomic mass of 48.
Titanium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.

Properties

Titanium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Titanium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Titanium is malleable.
Titanium is sonorous.
Titanium is ductile.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Titanium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 22 protons in the nucleus.

About Titanium

Molecular Structure

Titanium has the chemical formula Ti.
Titanium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.

Atomic Structure

The most stable isotope of Titanium has 26 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 48.
Titanium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Titanium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.

Properties

Titanium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
Titanium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Titanium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
Titanium is malleable.
Titanium is sonorous.
Titanium is ductile.

References

AQA

Titanium, dioxide nanoparticles, page 86, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
Titanium, pages 79, 341, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA