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Why are the elements in the periodic table in group 3 to 12 called transition metals?

April 26, 2017called elements group metals periodic table

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Why are the elements in the periodic table in group 3 to 12 called transition metals?

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The interesting thing about transition metals is that their valence electrons, or the electrons they use to combine with other elements, are present in more than one shell. ChaCha again!