In what way is the electronic configuration of the transition elements different from that of the non-transition elements?

(N/A) Transition elements are defined as elements which have incompletely filled $d$-orbitals in their ground state or in any of their oxidation states. Their general electronic configuration is $(n-1)d^{1-10}ns^{0-2}$.
Non-transition elements are those which do not have partially filled $d$-orbitals. They either have completely empty $d$-orbitals or completely filled $d$-orbitals. Their general electronic configuration is $ns^{1-2}$ or $ns^2 np^{1-6}$.