Select the options below that are correct for diamagnetism and paramagnetism.

Question

A) Most elements and some compounds are paramagnetic.

B) Individual magnetic moments in paramagnetic substances cancel each other.

C) Diamagnetism is observed as repulsion in a magnetic field.

D)Diamagnetic properties are due to the presence of some unpaired electrons.

E) Most compounds and some elements are diamagnetic.

F) Diamagnetism is observable in substances with a symmetric electronic structure.

Answer 1

C and E are true.

Answer 2

I got the answer wrong when I chose C and E. Are any others correct? Im struggling with this question.

Answer 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamagnetism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramagnetism

Answer 4

A, C, E, and F are true