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  • Titanium Atom Composition: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
    Here's the breakdown of protons, neutrons, and electrons in a titanium atom:

    * Protons: 22

    * Neutrons: 26 (This is the most common isotope, titanium-48. There are other isotopes with varying neutron counts)

    * Electrons: 22

    Explanation:

    * Atomic Number: Titanium's atomic number is 22. This number tells us the number of protons in the nucleus of a titanium atom. Since atoms are electrically neutral, they also have an equal number of electrons.

    * Mass Number: The mass number of an atom is the sum of protons and neutrons. While the number of protons is always constant for a given element, the number of neutrons can vary, resulting in isotopes. The most common isotope of titanium is titanium-48, which has a mass number of 48. To find the number of neutrons, subtract the atomic number from the mass number (48 - 22 = 26).

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