Answer:
the tendency of electron dipole moments to align with an applied magnetic field
Explanation:
Paramagnetism has to do with possession of unpaired electrons. Substances that possess unpaired electrons are said to be paramagnetic.
When an external magnetic field is applied to a paramagnetic substance, the magnetic field causes the electrons spins of the paramagnetic substance to align parallel to the field,which leads to a net attraction.
Hence, paramagnetism is closely associated with the tendency of electron dipole moments to align with an applied magnetic field.
