Answer:
Transition Element
Explanation:
Transition elements are defined as those elements which can form at least one stable ion and has partially filled d-orbitals. They are also characterized by forming complex compounds and having different oxidation states for a single metal element.
Transition metals are present between the metals and the non metals in the periodic table occupying groups from 3 to 12. There general electronic configuration is as follow,
(n-1)d ¹⁻¹⁰ns ¹⁻²
The general configuration shows that for a given metal, the d sublevel will be in lower energy level as compared to corresponding s sublevel. For example,
Scandium is present in fourth period hence, its s sublevel is present in 4rth energy level so its d sublevel will be present in 3rd energy level respectively.
Hence, we can conclude that for transition metals the electron are present in highest occupied s sublevel and a nearby d sublevel .
