Why is the 4th oxidation state of vanadium stable?

The Oxidation States of Vanadium. Purpose. The goal of this experiment is to prepare the four common oxidation states of vanadium, separate them using ion-exchange chromatography and characterize them using chemical and spectroscopic techniques. Background Information. read more

Vanadium has 5 valence electrons that can be lost. One of the characteristics of transition metal is their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states. Vanadium exhibits four common oxidation states +5, +4, +3, and +2 each of which can be distinguished by its color. read more