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Magnetic properties of transition metals

Description In this video, we will explore the magnetic properties of transition metals and find out how to calculate the magnetic moment using the number of unpaired electrons. Timestamps 00:40 - Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism 01:45 - Ferromagnetism in transition metals. 3:15 - Spin-only formula and examples. 4:53 - Calculate the magnetic moment for Mn2+ ions. 5:59 - Trends in the magnetic moments of transition metal ions. Practice this concept - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/class-12-chemistry-india/x6a5fb67b43bb54b9:the-d-block-elements/x6a5fb67b43bb54b9:properties-of-transition-metals/e/properties-of-transition-metals?lang=en Check out more videos and exercises on “The d-block elements” - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/class-12-chemistry-india/x6a5fb67b43bb54b9:the-d-block-elements?lang=en To get you fully ready for your exam and help you fall in love with “chemistry” name, find the complete bank of exercises and videos for “class 12 and chemistry” here - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/class-12-chemistry-india?lang=en . Created by Revathi Ramachandran.

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