Elements that belong to d-block elements are also known as

Transition metals

Inner transition metals

Alkaline earth metals

Metalloids

Transition elements (also known as transition metals) are elements that have partially filled d orbitals.
IUPAC defines transition elements as an element having a d subshell that is partially filled with electrons, or an element that has the ability to form stable cations with an incompletely filled d orbital.
In general, any element which corresponds to the d-block of the modern periodic table (which consists of groups 3-12) is considered to be a transition element.

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