What is meant by diamagnetic and paramagnetic metal? Give one example

1.	What is meant by diamagnetic and paramagnetic metal? Give one example of diamagnetic and paramagnetic transition metal and lanthanoid metal.
Answer» 1. Paramagnetic substances : When a magnetic field is applied, substances which are attracted towards the applied magnetic field are called paramagnetic substances. Example : Ni²⁺, Pr⁴⁺ 2. Diamagnetic substances : When a magnetic field is applied, substances which are repelled by the magnetic fields are called diamagnetic substances. Example : Zn²⁺, La³⁺ 3. Ferromagnetic substances : When a magnetic field is applied, substances which are attracted very strongly are called ferromagnetic substances. These substances can be magnetised. For example, Fe, Co, Ni are ferromagnetic.

What is meant by diamagnetic and paramagnetic metal? Give one example of diamagnetic and paramagnetic transition metal and lanthanoid metal.

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1. Paramagnetic substances :

When a magnetic field is applied, substances which are attracted towards the applied magnetic field are called paramagnetic substances.

Example : Ni²⁺, Pr⁴⁺

2. Diamagnetic substances :

When a magnetic field is applied, substances which are repelled by the magnetic fields are called diamagnetic substances.

Example : Zn²⁺, La³⁺

3. Ferromagnetic substances :

When a magnetic field is applied, substances which are attracted very strongly are called ferromagnetic substances. These substances can be magnetised.

For example, Fe, Co, Ni are ferromagnetic.

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