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Most nonmetals have atoms with tiny or even, almost nonexistent magnetic moments. These magnetic moments are electrons that act as magnets themselves. If magnetic moments are randomly arranged, half in one direction and half in the other, then the material won't be magnetic, because all the magnetic moments cancel each other out. Also, a lot of materials have atoms whose magnetic moments won't easily change directions. If you can't line them up, then you don't have a magnetic material.
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∙ 10y agoMagnetization results from the structure of an atom of iron. The electrons grouped on one side of the atom have a high negative charge, and the other side, a high positive one. Each iron atom is like a tiny magnet. When these atoms line up, their combined positive fields result in a force called magnetism. Most elements have more balanced atomic structures and the electrons tend to be evenly spaced in the particle. Because of this, they cannot be magnetized (for instance, wood, plastic, paper, etc.).
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∙ 11y agoMagnets don't attract wooden objects because wood is not magnetic. Magnets attract metals such as iron because iron in a magnetic object. I hope that helped you. :)
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∙ 14y agoWood is a carbon based compound. Carbon is not magnetic.
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Is ammonium chloride attracted to magnets?
Ammonium chloride is not attracted by magnets.
Is a copper bracelet attracted to magnets?
No. Iron-containing metals are attracted to magnets.
What are materials attracted by magnets called?
magnets
What are 3 metals attracted to magnets?
The 3 metals attracted to magnets are : Iron Nickel & Cobalt
Are diamonds attracted to magnet?
No diamonds are not attracted to magnets.
Why are some objects attracted to magnets while other objects are not?
Some objects are not attracted by magnets because they are not metalic. If the Magnet just attracts metalic minerals, definitely only metalic are attracted and not non-metalic..
How do you know if an object is going to be attracted to a magnet?
Metals and other magnets are the only objects that are attracted to magnets. However, many metals are NOT attracted to magnets. Copper, stainless steel, brass, gold, silver, zinc, and aluminum are a few metals that are NOT attracted to magnets. The best way to discover if the object will be attracted to a magnet is to introduce it to a magnet.
What are three objects that are attracted to magnets?
Three things that attract to magnets are things that are made of iron,metal,and heavy things
Why do magnets stick to refrigerator doors?
They magnetic and magnets are attracted to metal objects. since the refrigerator has metal in it the magnet sticks to it.
When is an object magnetic?
All objects are magnetic. Some are ferromagnetic (strongly attracted to magnets), some are paramagnetic (weakly attracted to magnets), and some are diamagnetic (weakly repelled by magnets).
Is sulfur attracted to magnets?
No, it isn't attracted to magnets
What objects are atracted to a magnet?
Every object is attracted by magnets. Some more, some much less.
What are objects that are attracted to magnets?
Household items: paperclip scissors knife another magnet steel fridge (not)
Are ferromagnetic materials weakly attracted to magnets?
No, ferromagnetic materials are strongly attracted to magnets. Ferrimagnetic materials are weakly attracted to magnets.
Is ammonium chloride attracted to magnets?
Ammonium chloride is not attracted by magnets.
Is vanadium attracted to magnets?
Vanadium is attracted to magnets i.e. it is ferromagnetic.
What are five objects that are attracted to magnets?
Household items: paperclip scissors knife another magnet steel fridge (not)
