This diagram covers Transition Metals — Position and Properties within Transition Metals (HT) for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Transition Metals (HT) in Atomic Structure for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 21 flashcards. Use this page as part of a wider topic revision path rather than treating it as an isolated fact. It is section 2 of 12 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
📊 Transition Metals — Position and Properties
Figure 1: Transition metals occupy the central block of the periodic table, between Groups 2 and 3.
Practice questions for Transition Metals (HT)
Where in the periodic table are the transition metals located?
Explain why copper is a useful metal for electrical wiring.
Quick recall flashcards
Name 3 transition metals
Iron, Copper, Nickel (also Zinc, Gold, Silver, Platinum)
What is a catalyst?
A substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up