GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The transition elements or transition metals occupy the short columns in the center of the periodic table, between Group 2A and Group 3A.

Detailed explanation-2: -The transition metals are a group of metals that are found in the middle of the periodic table. The alkaline earth metals, beginning with beryllium are to the left and the boron group elements are to the right. The term “transition element” was invented for them in 1921.

Detailed explanation-3: -Transition metals are found in the periodic table between the s-block and p-block elements. Thus, they are called d-block elements. Transition metals are unstable metals that display transitional behavior between s and p block elements, thus their name.

Detailed explanation-4: -The elements in groups 3-12 are called the transition metals. They can form cations of different charges (depending on the metal), with the most common being +2, +3, and +4. The elements in these groups form the d-block, and the partially-filled d-orbitals allow these metals form colourful compounds.