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transition metals are not in any groups, however they are elements between group II & III of the periodic table
The 38 elements in groups 3 through 12 of the periodic table are the transition metals.
The elements in the groups 3-12 are transition elements
These groups are called Transition elements. They are present in the middle of periodic table.
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Transition elements
Elements located in groups 4 - 12 in the modern periodic table are considered as transition elements. Transition elements should not be confused with the d-block elements which are from groups 3 - 12.
The elements in group 3-12 are transition elements. They are placed in centre of periodic table.
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The transition elements are found all in the middle, but don't include Lanthanum and Actinium together with it. Because those two are all from the Rare Earth Elements section.Here is the link with a picture of it. Should be able to give you a clear open of mind about periodic table.http://www.modelscience.com/PeriodicTable.html
They make up the d-block and are the transition elements.
all the transition elements are in groups 3-12