What Determines Whether a Transition Metal Ion Is in a High-Spin

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Essay

What determines whether a transition metal ion is in a high-spin or a low-spin electron configuration?

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Rule of Law

The principle that all members of a society, including those in government, are equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes.

Fairness

The quality of making judgments that are free from discrimination, bias, or favoritism, ensuring equal treatment for all.

Justice

The principle of fairness and the moral rightness of actions and laws, often pursued through the judicial system to resolve disputes and enforce laws.

Common Law

A legal system based on judicial precedents and case law rather than codified statutes, predominantly found in the UK, the US, and other countries with British influence.