KnowraMain-group elementLinked fromLinked fromThe 3 pages that link to Main-group element, each with the reason it gives.All 3Narrower topic 1Compared with 2Transition metalCompared with: Its defining chemistry usually involves valence s and p electrons rather than partially filled d subshells.Inert-pair effectNarrower topic: The inert-pair effect is a trend within the heavier p-block elements.Period 6 elementCompared with: Period 6 also contains transition and inner-transition elements beyond the main group.