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In a ferrous metal, iron, if the molecules align then magnetism is formed. To show this, if you take a nail that is not magnetic and then hammer it, the molecules start to line up and it becomes magnetized.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe matter that has strong magnetism - called ferromagnetism - has the ability to form magnetic domains. That means that the individual atoms, which individually have a small amount of magnetism, tend to align themselves within small regions (the magnetic domains). If an external magnetic field is applied, the domains themselves align to the magnetic field.
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∙ 9y agoSome elements are magnetic due to their nature and the properties that they posses. The dipole moment is the main determinant to magnetism of an element.
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∙ 15y agoTheir electrons are polarized (lacking or have too many). And so when they meet an opposite they move towards it in an attempt to balance out the charge.
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∙ 6y agoReally oversimplifying it, some elements attract electrons because they don't have enough electrons to fill all their quantum energy levels.
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Elements that typically attract electrons are what?
include the halogens are nonmetals
Do non-metals gain electrons in chemical reactions?
during a chemical reaction valence electrons are most always transferred
How many additional electrons is an oxygen atom able to attract?
oxygen is able to attract 2 electrons
What happens to the electrons when an object is magnetized?
the electrons attract
What is the ability to attract electrons from another atom called?
electronegativity
What elements on the periodic table attract electrons?
Non-metals, especially group 17 and group 16 elements.
Which elements tend to attract electrons to become negative ions?
Nonmetals tend to attract electrons to become negative ions.
What elements typically attract electrons?
+ include the halogens + are non metals
What elements has the greatest ability to attract electrons Li Be Mg or Na?
FluorineNitrogen (N)
The number of electrons determines what of an element?
The number of loosely held electrons determines the reactivity of an element. Other elements attract electrons and will react also.
Elements that typically attract electrons are what?
include the halogens are nonmetals
Why protons does not attract electrons?
Protons do attract electrons due to the electromagnetic force.
What elements bromine barium beryllium or boron has the greatest tendency to attract electrons?
Barium because this is have a greatest tendency.
Why the elements of group 14 are most electronegative elemenets?
There is no Group 14. The elements of the group 7A are the most electronegative. Basically, electronegativity is the ability to attract electrons. Group 7A elements, or halogens, need just one more electron to reach stability, and are very reactive. So, they can easily accept that electron. In other words, their ability to attract electrons is the highest.
What property of nonmetalic elements makes them more likely to gain electrons than lose electrons?
They have a higher electronegativity than metals. Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom or a functional group to attract electrons to itself.
Can some elements have the same number of electrons in their outermost level?
Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons.
How do elements gain or lose electrons?
By abstracting electrons from or donating electrons to some other chemical substance.
