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A paper clip is an instrument used to hold sheets of paper together, usually made of steel wire bent to a looped shape. Most paper clips are variations of the Gem type introduced in the 1890s or earlier, characterized by the almost two full loops made by the wire.

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How come you can lift a paper clip with a magnet without touching it?

magnet attracts iron. paper clip made of iron magnet atrracts paper clip...


What metal is a paper clip made of?

Metal paper clips are usually made out of steel.


How did the paper clip effect society?

It made it easier to clip pieces of paper without having to put a stapler in the paper and making a whole in it.


What type of magnet do you use with paper clip?

You can use a regular, household magnet with a paper clip as paper clips are usually made of steel or iron, which are magnetic materials.


Is it true that you can make a paper clip magnetic?

If the paper clip is made of a magentic metal such as steele, then you cn make it magnetic. If it is made of plastic or a non-magnetic metal, then you cannot.


What elements found in a paper clip?

A paper clip is not a mineral.A paper clip is either made of metal (usually steel - an alloy composed of iron, carbon, etc.) or plastic (an organic polymer). Both of these are synthetic materials made in industrial factories.


Is a paper clip an insulator or an conductor?

Conductor


Will paper clip react to Copper Sulfate?

When your paper clip is made of (or coated with) more reactive metals than copper, like Fe, Zn or Sn, it might react with Cu2+ ions in your solution. Cu2+ + Fe(s) --> Cu(s) + Fe2+


Is a metal paper clip a conductor or insulator?

If it is made of metal, it is a conductor.


Is a paper clip a pure substance?

No.A metal paper clip is usually steel, an alloy of iron, carbon, and other elements in various amounts.A plastic paper clip is composed of a polymer, a very complex compound.


How thick is a paper clip?

A standard paper clip typically has a thickness of about 0.8 to 1.0 millimeters. This measurement can vary slightly depending on the specific design and material of the paper clip. Most common paper clips are made of metal wire, which contributes to this standard thickness range.


Could a paper clip be considered copper?

Most paper clips are made from steel. You could make a paper clip out of copper, but the cost would be higher for something that would do the same job.

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