What are the Transition Metals?

What are the Transition Metals?

The Transition Metals are Elements with unfilled inner electron orbitals. A Transition Metal has a metallic lustre and can conduct electricity well. Some common Transition Metals are Iron, Nickel and Silver. Transition Families are named according to the Element at the top of the Family. For example, Family 8 is called the Iron Family which includes Ruthenium and Osmium. The Transition Metals are important in manufacturing many metallic products, such as steel, wiring, and pipes. [LM] {CI}