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Classify these diatomic molecules as diamagnetic or paramagnetic: O2, F2, B2, C2, N2.
If there is an unpaired electron present in the molecule, it is deemed to be paramagnetic. The molecules that are attracted to the magnetic field. If there isn’t an unpaired electron present in the compound, it is thought to be diamagnetic. The molecules are attracted by magnetic fields.♦ Relevant knowledgeParamagnetic and Diamagnetic Molecules
The magnetic properties of diatomic molecules are the basis for the solution to the problem. The spin motion and orbital of electrons, as well as the interaction between electrons, are the key to magnetism. The behavior of magnetism types is determined by the behavior of materials under magnetic fields.
Magnetic properties are applied to all matter. The system’s magnetic moment is the strength and direction of its magnetism. There are many types of magnetic behavior for materials, including paramagnetic and anti-ferromagnetism.
Materials or molecules that are diamagnetic are those which have weak and negative susceptibility to magnetic fields. The magnetic field repels diamagnetic molecules. When there is an external field, magnetic properties are not retained. Because there are paired electrons, this results in an absence of permanent magnet moment per atom (net).
Paramagnetic molecules and materials are those that have a positive and small susceptibility for magnetic fields. These materials are slightly attracted to magnetic fields. When there is an external field being removed, magnetic properties are not retained. These electrons are unpaired.
The paramagnetic molecules in nature include O2 and B2 because they have two electrons unpaired. Diamagnetic molecules include C2, N2 and F2 because their electrons are all connected.
Answer
The molecules that are paramagnetic are B2 and O2.
The molecules that are diamagnetic are N2, C2 and F2.