Chapter 8, Problem 8.85P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The partial orbital diagram that shows the electronic configuration $\left[\text{Kr}\right]5s^{2}4d^8$ is consistent with the fact that Palladium $\left(\text{Pd};\text{Z}=46\right)$ is diamagnetic is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The partial orbital diagram is the one that shows the distribution of valence electrons only.

Diamagnetism is the property of materials due to which they are slightly repelled by an externally applied magnetic field. It occurs due to the presence of paired electrons so the atoms with all the filled orbitals are diamagnetic.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The partial orbital diagram that shows the electronic configuration $\left[\text{Kr}\right]4d^{10}$ is consistent with the fact that Palladium $\left(\text{Pd};\text{Z}=46\right)$ is diamagnetic is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The partial orbital diagram is the one that shows the distribution of valence electrons only.

Diamagnetism is the property of materials due to which they are slightly repelled by an externally applied magnetic field. It occurs due to the presence of paired electrons so the atoms with all the filled orbitals are diamagnetic.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The partial orbital diagram that shows the electronic configuration $\left[\text{Kr}\right]5s^{1}4d^9$ is consistent with the fact that Palladium $\left(\text{Pd};\text{Z}=46\right)$ is diamagnetic is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The partial orbital diagram is the one that shows the distribution of valence electrons only.

Diamagnetism is the property of materials due to which they are slightly repelled by an externally applied magnetic field. It occurs due to the presence of paired electrons so the atoms with all the filled orbitals are diamagnetic.