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This lesson covers the transition metals as required by AQA GCSE Chemistry specification (5.1.2). The transition metals are the large block of metallic elements found in the centre of the periodic table, between Group 2 and Group 3. They include many familiar metals such as iron, copper, gold, and silver. Compared to the alkali metals (Group 1), transition metals are harder, stronger, denser, and much less reactive.
The transition metals occupy the central block of the periodic table, spanning Periods 4 to 7 and sitting between Group 2 (alkaline earth metals) and Group 3. Common examples include:
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