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Yes, lithium is paramagnetic because it has one unpaired electron.

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Why is lithium magnetic?

Lithium is not inherently magnetic because it has no unpaired electrons to create a magnetic field. It is a paramagnetic material meaning it can become slightly magnetic when placed in a magnetic field, but it does not retain its magnetism once the external field is removed.


Is neutral nitrogen monoxide diamagnetic or paramagnetic?

No. N2 is diamagnetic, there are no unpaired electrons.


How do you determine whether a molecule is diamagnetic or paramagnetic?

To determine if a molecule is diamagnetic or paramagnetic, examine its electron configuration and the presence of unpaired electrons. A molecule is diamagnetic if all its electrons are paired, resulting in no net magnetic moment. Conversely, if there are unpaired electrons, the molecule is paramagnetic and will be attracted to a magnetic field. This can often be assessed using molecular orbital theory or through visualizing the electron distribution in the molecule.


Is there any formula to know whether it is paramagnetic or diamagnetic And also for cations and anions?

To determine if a substance is paramagnetic or diamagnetic, examine its electron configuration. Paramagnetic materials have unpaired electrons, resulting in a net magnetic moment, while diamagnetic materials have all electrons paired, leading to no net magnetic moment. For cations and anions, the removal or addition of electrons can affect magnetic properties: cations, which lose electrons, may become paramagnetic if unpaired electrons remain, while anions, which gain electrons, can also become paramagnetic if the added electrons are unpaired.


Is F2 paramagnetic?

Yes! Since it has un-paired electrons: ) Actually C2 isn't paramagnetic. There's certain type of diagram how to determine whether molecule is paramagnetic or not. And C2 isn't. Instead C2(2+) would be paramagnetic.