2
Zn
2+
3d
10
0
0
Ion
Configuration
Unpaired
electron(s)
Magnetic moment
Calculated
Observed
Table 4 7: Calculated and Observed Magnetic Moments (BM)
Calculate the magnetic moment of a divalent ion in aqueous solution
if its atomic number is 25 dWith atomic number 25, the divalent ion in aqueous solution will have
5 configuration (five unpaired electrons) The magnetic moment, µ is


5
5