answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Scandium and zinc (and probably those below them in their groups, but I'm uncertain of that) are not considered to be transition metals, as they do not form ions with partially filled d-subshells.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

AnswerBot

3mo ago

Zinc, cadmium, and Mercury are not considered transition metals. They do not have partially filled d-orbitals in their stable oxidation states.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Which of the d-block elements are not regarded as transition metals?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What are elements in groups 3-12 known as?

Transition Metals! ^-^ http://chemistry.about.com/library/blperiodictable.htm


What name is sometimes used to refer to entire set of d-block elements?

D-block elements are also known as the transition metals.


Elements in groups 3 through 12 of the periodic table are called?

These elements are known as transition metals or d-block elements


Are transition elements metals?

yes they are metals


Elements in the d block are also known as?

These elements are called "main group elements".


Which metals contain the most elements?

transition metals


How many elements are in transition metals?

transition metals are not in any groups, however they are elements between group II & III of the periodic table


Is elements in the s and p blocks of the periodic table called transition metals?

No, elements in the s and p blocks of the periodic table are not called transition metals. Transition metals are a group of elements located in the d-block of the periodic table. Elements in the s and p blocks have different properties compared to transition metals.


What is meant by outer transition elements?

Metals from the d-block (by opposition with the inner transition metals).


Are most elements metals nonmetals or matalloids?

The most of the chemical elements are metals. Most are transition metals (located in the middle of the Periodic Table).


Are Lanthanide and actinide elements are transition metals?

Yes, lanthanide and Actinides are transition elements and they are specifically called inner transition elements.


What are the elements in group 3 to 12 on the periodic table called?

The 38 elements in group 3 through 12 of the periodic table are called Transition Metals.It consist of elements from atomic number 21 to 112. These are also called d block elements.