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This has to be explained using Electro-Chemistry:
Diamagnetic metals are non magnetic due to its electron configuration:
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Zinc is [Ar]s2p10 Therefore it has no unpaired electrons therefore the magnetic field created by the downward and upward spinning electrons are canceled out thus the magnetic domain of the individual atoms are zero. Therefore it is not affected by magnetism.
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∙ 12y agoMost materials are not magnetic because their magnetic domains are arranged randomly.
Because electrons can not move freely from one molecule to another in those materials. This is unlike metals, were electrons can jump, due to the 'packing' of the molecules and the free orbits for electrons.
Actually, all materials are magnetic, but I believe you are referring to the ferromagnetism here.
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How many elements are magnetic?
There are many magnetic materials but the most common ones are iron,steel,nickel and cobalt.
Can you use a copper rod in a magnetostriction generator?
yes because it posses the properties of ferro magnetic materials
Is rhenium magnetic?
Rhenium is paramagnetic. Paramagnetic materials have a small, positive susceptibility to magnetic fields. These materials are slightly attracted by a magnetic field and the material does not retain the magnetic properties when the external field is removed.
Name a magnetic material?
exmaples of magnetic materials are iron,nickel,cobalt,paper clips,nails and some pins....:-)Example (A Science Trick):COINS=CO-BALTI-RONN-ICKLES-TEEL
Will brass or bronze stick to a magnet?
No. It isn't because it hasn't the correct domains.no, only nickel, cobalt, steel and iron are magnetic materials
Why are materials magnetic?
the materials are magnetic because of electromagnetic forces and this force is produced because of presence of positive and negative charges in them
Is the following sentence true or false most materials have weak magnetic property's?
Yes most materials have weak magnetic properties
Which material are magnetic?
Ferromagnetic materials like iron, cobalt, nickel and steel are magnetic. Most other materials are not.
Why does a salmon have magnetic materials?
because it is a fish
Why are there magnetic force in magnets?
Magnets have magnetic force in them, obviously, to attract or repel magnetic materials. The materials could not be attracted without the magnetic force because the magnet forces the magnetic material towards it.
Why are most materials not magnetic?
Magnetism is created by the synchronized spins of atoms with unbalanced electron clouds. The lowest energy states for these unbalanced atoms is to align themselves with nearby atoms and spin in unison, creating the magnetic field we are familiar with. Most atoms have balanced electrons, or have electron configurations which do not have low energy states when aligned, thus no inclination to spin together in large groups, and no magnetic field.
How do magnets behave?
Magnets are made from magnetic materials. These are metals that can be magnetised or will be attracted to a magnet. Most materials are not magnetic, but iron, cobalt and nickelare magnetic. Steel is mostly iron, so steel is magnetic too.
Why four magnetic materials are strongly attracted to the magnet?
Four common magnetic materials that are strongly attracted to a magnet are iron, nickel, cobalt, and certain alloys of these metals. This is because these materials have unpaired electrons in their atomic or molecular structure, which creates a magnetic moment. When a magnet is nearby, the magnetic field of the magnet aligns the magnetic moments of these materials, causing them to be strongly attracted to the magnet.
Why does iron need magnet?
It is because it can take the magnetic materials out of your clothes
What are the 2 common materials that are magnetic?
Iron and nickel are the most common magnetic metals and are the most abundant. Other magnetic metals include cobalt, gadolinium, neodymium and samarium.
What are the 2 common materials are magnetic?
Iron and nickel are the most common magnetic metals and are the most abundant. Other magnetic metals include cobalt, gadolinium, neodymium and samarium.
What is the name of something that is not magnetic?
Try "non-magnetic". Also, since most magnetic materials contain Iron, then any non-ferrous metals are non-magnetic.
