1. How many unpaired electrons are in the boron atom? A. Paramagnetic B. Diamagnetic This atom is 2. How many unpaired electrons are in the copper atom? A. Paramagnetic B. Diamagnetic This atom is

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### Electron Configuration and Magnetism in Elements

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1. **How many unpaired electrons are in the boron atom?**
   - This atom is:
     - A. Paramagnetic
     - B. Diamagnetic

2. **How many unpaired electrons are in the copper atom?**
   - This atom is:
     - A. Paramagnetic
     - B. Diamagnetic

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This exercise is designed to test your understanding of electron configurations and the resulting magnetic properties of elements. Use any provided resources to ascertain the correct number of unpaired electrons and to decide if the atom is paramagnetic (having unpaired electrons) or diamagnetic (having paired electrons only).
Transcribed Image Text:### Electron Configuration and Magnetism in Elements #### Exercise Use the references to access important values if needed for this question. 1. **How many unpaired electrons are in the boron atom?** - This atom is: - A. Paramagnetic - B. Diamagnetic 2. **How many unpaired electrons are in the copper atom?** - This atom is: - A. Paramagnetic - B. Diamagnetic Interactive options: - **Submit Answer** - **Try Another Version** *Note: 10 item attempts remaining. This exercise is designed to test your understanding of electron configurations and the resulting magnetic properties of elements. Use any provided resources to ascertain the correct number of unpaired electrons and to decide if the atom is paramagnetic (having unpaired electrons) or diamagnetic (having paired electrons only).
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