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Vocabulary Term Details

Transition elements

Definition (http://goldbook.iupac.org/T06456.html)

An element whose atom has an incomplete d sub-shell, or which can give rise to cations with an incomplete d sub-shell. (IUPAC)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Metallic elements
Actinides
Cadmium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Gold
Iron
Manganese
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel
Platinum
Rare earth elements
Silver
Technetium
Titanium
Tungsten
Vanadium
Zinc
Zirconium
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Approved Date
19-Oct-2012

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