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Transition metal

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

An element in the d-block of the periodic table with partially filled d orbitals, capable of forming multiple oxidation states.

AP course connection

Topic 1.7: 1.7 Periodic Trends

Unit 1

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