Question

Identify if phosphorous is paramagnetic or diamagnetic and explain why.

Answer 1

Due to the presence of three unpaired electrons, phosphorus is paramagnetic.

Electronic configuration of Phosphorus:-

[Ne] 3S2  3P3

What determines if an element is paramagnetic or diamagnetic?

By looking at a substance's electron configuration, one can identify whether or not it has magnetic qualities. If a substance has unpaired electrons, it is paramagnetic; if all of its electrons are paired, it is diamagnetic.

Paramagnetic:-

A tiny, positive susceptibility to magnetic fields exists in materials. When exposed to a magnetic field, these materials are only weakly drawn to it; once the external field is removed, they lose their magnetic qualities.

Diamagnetic:-

A weak, negative sensitivity to magnetic fields exists in materials. When exposed to a magnetic field, diamagnetic materials are partially repulsed and lose their magnetic properties when the external field is removed.

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