What is a transition metal on the periodic table?
They're the elements in groups 3-12 that like to show off with multiple oxidation states and flashy colors in solutions.
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They're just the metals hanging out in the middle of the periodic table.
Transition metals are the elements in the d-block of the Periodic Table, specifically groups 3 to 12. They're known for their ability to form colorful compounds and being great conductors of electricity!
As someone who spent hours memorizing this stuff in Chem 101, transition metals are in the central block, groups 3-12.
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