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Separate Chemistry · Paper 1 · Foundation + Higher

Meet the transition metals

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Find the central block

The transition metals sit in the central block of the periodic table. Examples to recognise include chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni) and copper (Cu).

Periodic-table outline with the central metal block shaded red. Transition metals include chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel and copper.

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Daily 5 · Exam practice · Revision sheet ↓

Foundation + Higher. Use alongside the shared C1–C5 lessons.

AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 · 4.1.3. Original teaching notes, questions and diagrams.