Question

What are transition metals? Give four examples.

Answer 1

1. Transition metal is an element whose atom has an incomplete d sub shell or which can give rise to cations with an incomplete d sub shell.
2. They occupy the central position of the periodic table, between s-block and p-block elements.
3. Their properties are transitional between highly reactive metals of s-block and elements of p-block which are mostly non-metals.
4. Example: Iron, Copper, Tungsten, Titanium.