The atomic number uniquely identifies a chemical element. It is identical to the charge number of the nucleus. In an uncharged atom, the atomic number is also equal to the number of electrons. The sum of the atomic number Z and the number of neutrons N gives the mass number A of an atom.
The transition metals are the chemical elements that belong to the B-group of the periodic table, from group 1B to 8B. The B-group is located between the groups IIA and IIIA in the periodic table.
The general electronic configuration of the chemical elements belonging to this group is (n-1) d¹⁻¹⁰ ns⁰⁻², because of the <u>partially filled d-subshell</u> in the ground state or excited state. <u>Therefore, the transition metals are refereed as the </u><u>d-block elements</u><u>.</u>
Properties of Life. All living organisms share several key characteristics or functions: order, sensitivity or response to the environment, reproduction, growth and development, regulation, homeostasis, and energy processing.
