Which group elements are called transition metals?
A. Group number 1 to 2
B. Group number 13 to 18
C. Group number 3 to 12
D. Group number 1 to 8
Answer:C
Which group elements are called transition metals?
A. Group number 1 to 2 B. Group number 13 to 18 C. Group number 3 to 12 D. Group number 1 to 8
Explanation: The elements occurring in the group 3 to 12 are named as transition metals because they are metallic elements that form a transition between the main group elements, which occur in groups 1 and 2 on the left side, and groups 13–18 on the right side of the periodic table.