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  • Transition Metals
    Elements in the d block of the periodic table, known for variable oxidation states and unique electron configurations.
  • Inner Transition Metals
    Elements found in the f block, including lanthanides and actinides, with electrons added to f orbitals.
  • d Block
    Section of the periodic table where transition metals are located, characterized by d orbital electron filling.
  • f Block
    Section of the periodic table containing inner transition metals, with electrons filling f orbitals.
  • Electron Configuration
    Distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, crucial for understanding chemical behavior.
  • Oxidation States
    Possible charges of an element's ions, with transition metals often having multiple states.
  • Type II Metals
    Transition metals with multiple oxidation states, requiring reducing agents for charge determination.
  • Type I Metals
    Metals with a single, consistent oxidation state, such as zinc, cadmium, and silver.
  • Reducing Agents
    Substances that donate electrons, used to determine the oxidation state of transition metals.
  • Degenerate Orbitals
    Orbitals with the same energy level, important in electron configuration and stability.
  • Hund's Rule
    Principle stating that electrons fill degenerate orbitals singly before pairing.
  • Electron-Electron Repulsion
    Repulsion between electrons in the same orbital, affecting energy and stability.
  • Luster
    Shiny appearance of metals, including transition metals, due to their electron structure.
  • Thermal Conductivity
    Ability of a material to conduct heat, a common property of transition metals.
  • Melting Point
    Temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid, with tungsten having the highest among metals.