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paramagnetic vs diamagnetic
« on: August 11, 2010, 02:43:53 AM »
My understanding is that paramagnetic are elements w/out paired valanced electrons and if some of the same kind get together they create a magnetic field. This is actually how magnets work? Diamagnetic elements are actually paired valence electrons and thus not creating a magnetic field? Have I understood that correctly? Thank you.

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Re: paramagnetic vs diamagnetic
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2010, 09:14:17 AM »
My understanding is that paramagnetic are elements w/out paired valanced electrons and if some of the same kind get together they create a magnetic field. This is actually how magnets work? Diamagnetic elements are actually paired valence electrons and thus not creating a magnetic field? Have I understood that correctly? Thank you.
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