A Transition Metal is an element from the D block of the periodic table which forms at least one ion with an incomplete d sub–shell containing at least one electron.
Used ambiguously by the WJEC to annoy students, especially Sam Jones.
Used ambiguously by the WJEC to annoy students, especially Sam Jones.
Sam: 'Hey Alex, what's a transition metal?'
Alex: 'It's a D block element that forms ions with incomplete d orbitals.'
Sam 'Yeah, but the WJEC aren't really clear on their definition. It's causing a lot of confusion.'
Alex: 'That's exactly the type of shit those cunts would do!'
Alex: 'It's a D block element that forms ions with incomplete d orbitals.'
Sam 'Yeah, but the WJEC aren't really clear on their definition. It's causing a lot of confusion.'
Alex: 'That's exactly the type of shit those cunts would do!'
by GFawkes March 27, 2013
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by bb+af May 2, 2011
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Just don't be a dick about listening to Metal
Just don't be a dick about listening to Metal
by THE W1TCH DOCTOR June 9, 2021
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2: Heavy metal music of any time period that is true to the early metal styles.
2: Heavy metal music of any time period that is true to the early metal styles.
by DoublePlusGood November 26, 2006
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