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What is the name given to the elements in the d-block of the periodic table?
What is the name given to the elements in the d-block of the periodic table?
Which series of transition metals includes elements from Sc to Zn?
Which series of transition metals includes elements from Sc to Zn?
What is the name given to the series of inner transition metals from Th to Lr?
What is the name given to the series of inner transition metals from Th to Lr?
Where are the f-block elements placed in the periodic table?
Where are the f-block elements placed in the periodic table?
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According to IUPAC, how are transition metals defined?
According to IUPAC, how are transition metals defined?
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Study Notes
Elements in d-block of the Periodic Table
- Elements in the d-block are known as transition metals.
Series of Transition Metals
- The series of transition metals that includes elements from Scandium (Sc) to Zinc (Zn) is referred to as the first transition series.
Inner Transition Metals
- The series of inner transition metals from Thorium (Th) to Lawrencium (Lr) is called the actinide series.
Location of f-block Elements
- The f-block elements are located at the bottom of the periodic table, separate from the main body of elements.
IUPAC Definition of Transition Metals
- According to IUPAC, transition metals are defined as elements that have an incomplete d-subshell in one or more of their oxidation states.
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Test your knowledge of the d-block and f-block elements with this quiz. Explore the properties and characteristics of transition metals and inner transition metals as you answer questions about the periodic table.
