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Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn

Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd

Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg

Rf Db Sg Bh Hs Mt Ds Rg Cn

Transition Metals

This is the largest set of elements in the periodic table. This block of
metals contains useful elements, such as gold (Au), iron (Fe), and copper
(Cu). Many of these metals are easy to shape. The fourth period of the
block – from rutherfordium (Rf) to copernicium (Cn) – are artificial and
do not occur in nature. They were created by scientists in laboratories.

Atomic structure Physical properties Chemical properties Compounds
Most transition These elements are generally Transition metals are not as Many compounds of
metals have two hard and dense metals. Mercury reactive as alkali and alkaline transition metals are brightly
outer electrons, but (Hg), the only element that is earth metals. However, they coloured. These metals
a few, such as copper liquid at room temperature, form many varied and are often used in alloys,
(Cu), have just one. also belongs to this group. colourful compounds. such as brass and steel.

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