How many valence electrons can titanium have?

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bcretired

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on: Sep 20, 2013

I have seen some sites say 2, while others say 4.
Can it also have 3 valence electrons and which is the most common number for titanium atoms?

ricki

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Reply #1 on: Sep 20, 2013

It has four outer electrons, and usually uses them all.

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