MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #887

What distinguishes paramagnetic from diamagnetic substances?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #887

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What distinguishes paramagnetic from diamagnetic substances?

    • A) Paramagnetic has unpaired electrons
    • B) Diamagnetic contains protons
    • C) Paramagnetic is heavier
    • D) Diamagnetic has no nucleus

    Answer: Paramagnetic has unpaired electrons

    Explanation: Paramagnetism requires unpaired electrons. Diamagnetism is universal but weaker.