Magnetic Properties of Transition Metal Ions
Chemical species (atoms, ions, molecules) with one or more
unpaired electrons are affected by external magnetic fields.
Ag (Z=47) [Kr]5s14d10
Cd (Z=48) [Kr]5s24d10
Species with unpaired electrons exhibit paramagnetism (attracted by
an external magnetic field).
Species with all electrons paired exhibit diamagnetism (not
attracted by an external magnetic field).
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