How many electrons does the neutral atom pictured have?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8

5

Explanation:

Protons are depicted in this picture as +, and the no. of protons are always equal to the no. of electrons (unless it's an ion).

Over here, there are 5 protons therefore there should also be 5 electrons.

answer: option (b) is the correct answer.

explanation:

a covalent bond is formed by sharing of electrons. whereas polarity arises due to difference in electronegativity of two atoms.

therefore, more is the electronegativity of an atom which combines with the titanium, more readily it will induce a partial positive and negative charge.

thus, out of the given options fluorine is most electronegative and has an incomplete octet. therefore, it will readily combine with titanium to share the electrons and complete its octet.