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Which contribution dominates the magnetic moment of an atom?
ANuclear magnetic moment
BMoment of the whole lattice
CElectron magnetic moment
DMoment of neutrons only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Electron magnetic moment
The electron magnetic moment is far larger than the nuclear one, so it controls atomic magnetism.
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