What are the properties and examples of paramagnetic elements?

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Paramagnetic elements: unpaired electrons; attracted to magnetic fields. Examples: aluminum, lithium, molybdenum.

Paramagnetic elements have unpaired electrons and are attracted to an external magnetic field. They have a small, positive magnetic susceptibility and do not retain magnetism once the field is removed. Examples include aluminum, lithium, molybdenum, tungsten, and magnesium.

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Paramagnetic elements have unpaired electrons and are attracted to an external magnetic field. They have a small, positive magnetic susceptibility and do not retain magnetism once the field is removed. Examples include aluminum, lithium, molybdenum, tungsten, and magnesium.

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Paramagnetism is due to the presence of unpaired electrons in the atom or molecule. These materials show a linear relationship between magnetization and the applied magnetic field under normal conditions.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials, which have stronger magnetic characteristics. Always check for unpaired electrons.

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