Write the condensed electron configuration of each transition metal ion, and predict whether it is paramagnetic:

(a) V³⁺ (Z = 23)

(b) Ni²⁺ (Z = 28)

(c) La³⁺ (Z = 57)

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Phoenix Bradshaw

27 January, 09:06

Write the condensed electron configuration of each transition metal ion, and predict whether it is paramagnetic:

(a) V³⁺ (Z = 23)

(b) Ni²⁺ (Z = 28)

(c) La³⁺ (Z = 57)

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a. V³⁺ (Z = 23) = > [Ar] 3d2 : Paramagnetic

b. Ni²⁺ (Z = 28) = > [Ar] 3d8:

Paramagnetic

c. La³⁺ (Z = 57) = > [Xe] : not paramagnetic

Explanation: Paramagnetic is attribute to the presence of unpaired elections in the electronic configuration.

Write the condensed electron configuration of each transition metal ion, and predict whether it is paramagnetic:(a) V³⁺ (Z = 23)(b) Ni²⁺ (Z = 28)(c) La³⁺ (Z = 57)

Write the condensed electron configuration of each transition metal ion, and predict whether it is paramagnetic:

(a) V³⁺ (Z = 23)

(b) Ni²⁺ (Z = 28)

(c) La³⁺ (Z = 57)