F atome a- Find the electron configuration b- Draw the valence orbitals C- Look for unpaired electrons d- Determine whether the substance is paramagnetic ( one or more electrons unpaired ) or diamagnetic ( all electrons paired )

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Chapter8: Advanced Theories Of Covalent Bonding
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Problem 36E: Can a molecule with an even number of electrons ever be paramagnetic? Explain why or why not.
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F atome a- Find the electron configuration b- Draw the valence orbitals C- Look for unpaired electrons d- Determine whether the substance is paramagnetic ( one or more electrons unpaired ) or diamagnetic ( all electrons paired )
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