transition element
transition element · transition elements
Any element in the d block of the periodic tableAny element in the d block of the periodic table (i.e. groups 3 to 12 inclusive).
» Chromium is a transition element.
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3 sensesAny element in the d block of the periodic table (i.e. groups 3 to 12 inclusive).
(dated)The same, but excluding the group 12 elements (i.e. groups 3 to 11 inclusive).
(dated)Any of the group of metallic elements that have an incomplete inner (d) electron shell, having multiple valencies and forming coloured compounds and stable complex ions.
Examples
3 sentencesChromium is a transition element.
Palladium is a transition metal with element symbol Pd and atomic number 46.
Mercury is a transition metal with element symbol Hg and atomic number Hg.
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