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Could a magnet be used to sort six different materials into metals and non metals?
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∙ 14y ago
No, some metals (Aluminum and Gold, etc.) are non-magnetic.
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What did Phoenicia export?
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Who buys old computers?
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Would you die if you ate a magnet?
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