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What is meant by diamagnetic and paramagnetic? Give one example of diamagnetic and paramagnetic transition metal and lanthanoid metal.
Solution
The substances with all electrons paired are weakly repelled by magnetic fields. Such substances are called diamagnetic substances.
The substances with unpaired electrons are weakly attracted by the magnetic field. Such substances are called paramagnetic substances.
Examples:
| Transition metal | Lanthanoid metal | |
| Diamagnetic | Zinc | Ytterbium |
| Paramagnetic | Titanium | Cerium |
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