IB Chemistry Sub-topic S2.3 Definitions

This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for sub-topic S2.3. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Further metallic bonding'.
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diagmagnetism

Temporary magnetism provoked by an external magnetic field aligning paired electrons in a transition metal complex

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ferromagnetism

Permanent magnetism due to parallel aligned unpaired electrons, exhibited in Fe, Ni, and Co

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paramagneitsm

Temporary magnetism provoked by an external magnetic field aligning unpaired electrons in a transition metal complex

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