4.3.9 - Magnetic Properties
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What is the main difference between diamagnetic and paramagnetic substances?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of unpaired electrons.
What formula is used to calculate the magnetic moment?
💡 Hint: This relates to the magnetic contribution from unpaired electrons.
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What is paramagnetism caused by?
💡 Hint: Think about how unpaired electrons behave in a magnetic field.
True or False: All substances exhibit either diamagnetism or paramagnetism.
💡 Hint: Review the definitions of both types of magnetism.
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Given an iron ion with the electron configuration [Ar] 3d6, use the spin-only formula to calculate its magnetic moment.
💡 Hint: Identify the number of unpaired electrons for the ion.
Explain how the magnetic properties of transition metals can affect their use in technology.
💡 Hint: Consider applications where magnets are essential.
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