Magnetism Flashcards
1
Q
What is the full magnetic moment formula?
A
SQRT[4S(S + 1) + L(L+1)
2
Q
What is the spin only magnetic moment formula?
A
SQRT[4S(S + 1)
3
Q
What is the spin only magnetic moment formula when S=1/2?
A
SQRT[n(n + 2)
Where n = the number of unpaired electrons
4
Q
Meaning of diamagnetic?
A
- electrons all paired
- repelled by a magnetic field
5
Q
Meaning of paramagnetic?
A
- at least one unpaired electron
- attracted to a magnetic field