
Paramagnetic substances are those in which the individual atoms, ions or molecules possess a permanent magnetic dipole moment. In the absence of an external magnetic field, the atomic dipoles of paramagnetic substance are as below:-

Important Questions on Solid State


Match the following:
doped with | n-type semiconductor | ||
doped with | Schottky defect | ||
p-type semiconductor | |||
Frenkel defect |

Explain the following :
Ferromagnetism


What are paramagnetism and ferromagnetism ? What type of substances would make better permanent magnets - ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic ?





Explain the following :
Paramagnetism.




Which of the following ion is paramagnetic?

From the following which type of magnetic substance magnetite is known?

In an experiment, grams of a compound (gas/liquid/solid) taken in a container is loaded in a balance as shown in figure below. In the presence of a magnetic field, the pan with is either deflected upwards (figure ), or deflected downwards (figure ), depending on the compound . Identify the correct statement(s).



Match List - I with List - II:
List-I (Property) | List-II (Example) | ||
(a) | Diamagnetism | (i) | |
(b) | Ferrimagnetism | (ii) | |
(c) | Paramagnetism | (iii) | |
(d) | Antiferromagnetism | (iv) |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:


