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27 February, 00:26

The atomic number of an element is 71. is this element diamagnetic or paramagnetic?

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  1. 27 February, 00:45
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    The element with atomic number 71 (lutetium) is paramagnetic

    This is because all its electrons is not paired. lutetium has electron configuration of (Xe) 4f^14 5d^1 6S^2

    Its 5d sub shell is not paired since the d sub shell can accommodate a total of 10 electrons hence lutetium is paramagnetic
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