Which periods of the periodic table contain trans ition elements?

Answer 1

All the transition elements are metals. In the usual wide form periodic table, the transition elements are in columns 3 - 12 and in two rows at the bottom of the main table. Those in the rows at the bottom are also called "inner transition elements".

Answer 2

The transition elements are located in the d-block of the Periodic Table, which includes groups 3 to 12. These elements have partially filled d-orbitals and exhibit a wide range of oxidation states and complex chemistry.

Answer 3

The periods 6 and 7 contain transition elements.