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No. Rust is a compound of iron, and magnesium is not iron so it cannot rust. Magnesium is however a very reactive metal and it can corrode in the presence of oxygen and water. In fact when you look at a piece of magnesium you are probably really looking at the thin, dull layer of magnesium oxide which coats its surface. If you scrape the oxide off the surface you will see the bright magnesium metal beneath only very briefly because the metal reacts quickly with the oxygen in the air and the oxide re-forms. Many other metals behave in a similar way. You can prevent this reaction from taking place by cleaning the oxide off while the metal is submerged under a relatively unreactive liquid such as oil. Don't use water!
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Will a magnet attract a thumbtack?
The answer is yes, it will be attracted, and that because of the fact that the electrons that are loose between the atoms of the iron ( and every metal ) have a spin set by the general law of pauli ( hund's law ) so as that their magnetic quantum number is maximum . If one adds these quantum numbers ( spins ) it will be observable that iron in any form ( rusty or not ) is eligible to being attracted by a magnet since each of its electrons' energy is slightly changed due to their spins thus creating a dipole.
Will a magnet attract steel safety pins?
Yes it is
What happens to the bar magnet as it nears the U magnet the bar magnet will?
Move towards the U magnet so that the poles attach.
Why wont a quarter stick to a magnet?
Quarters are made of non-magnetic materials like copper and nickel, which do not have magnetic properties. Therefore, a quarter will not stick to a magnet because there are no magnetic forces attracting the two objects together.
A magnet made of a material that keeps its magnetism is called?
Permanet Magnet
What happens when you rust a magnet?
the magnet gets weaker
Can rust weaken a magnet?
no not really
Does a rusty magnet still work?
Yes, a rusty magnet can still work, as rust primarily affects the surface and does not significantly alter the magnet's magnetic properties. However, the rust can interfere with the magnet's ability to adhere to ferromagnetic materials and may reduce its overall effectiveness. If the rust is extensive, it could eventually weaken the magnet's strength. Regular maintenance and cleaning can help preserve the magnet's performance.
Would iron still be magnetic if it were rusty?
A magnet Will pick up rust flakes And a magnet can get rusty looking however I don't think you can get much magnetism out of a piece of rust.
Are rusty magnets as strong as magnets that are not rusty?
The Rust affects the magnet. The magnetic energy won't work as well cause it has to work thru the rust. So no, rusty magnets are not as strong as a nonrusty magnet
What does magnet have around it?
This page is rubbish it wont tell me anything like what does a magnet have around it? It did not know!!!
How do you separate iron oxide and salt water?
A strong magnet or electromagnet can be used to hold the iron oxide(rust) in place as the water is poured off. Care should be taken to bring all of the rust near the magnet in order to collect it all.
Why is stainless steel ued in saucepans?
so that it wont rust.
How do you rust a magnet?
Put it in Salt Water then, let it out to dry. After that, you repeat it a couple of times.
What is the name given to a group of metals that attract a magnet and will rust?
The group of metals that attract a magnet and can rust is commonly referred to as ferrous metals. This category includes iron and its alloys, such as steel, which are magnetic and prone to oxidation when exposed to moisture and oxygen, resulting in rust. Non-ferrous metals, on the other hand, do not have these properties.
What to do if your Blackberry wont turn on?
Hold it next to a magnet always works.
Does glass move away from magnet?
No! there's no magnet attraction between glass and metal, I don't think the glass wont do anything.
