Question

Why is it called transition metals?

Answer 1

Transition metals:

1. Elements with partially filled d orbitals are known as transition elements or transition metals.
2. An element with a partly full d subshell or the ability to create stable cations with an incompletely filled d orbital is defined as a transition element by IUPAC.

Name-Reason:

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

Hence, they are called transition metals.