Question

what is another name for the transition metals?

noble gases

group b elements

group a elements

group c elements

Explanation:

• Noble gases are a completely different group of non - reactive gases in the periodic table.
• Group A elements are the main - group elements (s - block and p - block excluding transition metals).
• There is no such standard classification as Group C elements in the common periodic table groupings.
• Transition metals are located in the d - block of the periodic table and are also known as Group B elements (in the older IUPAC 1 - 8B numbering system).

Answer:

Group B elements