What are normal, transition and inner- transition elements?

What is the difference in the electronic configuration of transition and inner- transition elements?

Define the term transition element.

What are transition metals ?

Name any two transition elements and any two inner transition elements.

What are the characteristics of the transition elements and why are they called transition elements? Which of the d-block elements may not be regarded as the transition elements ?

Mention the elements which show anomalous electronic configuration in transition elements.

Why f-block elements are called inner transition elements ?

What are inner-transition elements ? Decide which of the following atomic numbers are the numbers of the inner-transition elements : 29, 59, 74, 95, 102, 104.

What are the differences between normal and transition elements?