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  • Diamagnetic Elements: Properties, Examples & Electron Configuration
    Elements that have no unpaired electrons in their ground state electron configuration are called diamagnetic elements. Here are some examples:

    * Noble gases: Helium (He), Neon (Ne), Argon (Ar), Krypton (Kr), Xenon (Xe), and Radon (Rn) all have completely filled electron shells, meaning all electrons are paired.

    * Some other elements: Beryllium (Be), Magnesium (Mg), Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd), and Mercury (Hg) also have all their electrons paired.

    Key takeaway: Diamagnetic elements are not attracted to magnets because they have no unpaired electrons to create a magnetic moment.

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