Gold isn't magnetic because of the electron configuration of the metal doesn't easily allow it to form a magnetic field.
Some metals (notably Iron, Nickel and Cobalt) have the optimum configuration available for natural magnetic fields and therefore make ideal natural magnets.
Some metals can display magnetic properties under certain conditions such as a change in temperature and the flow of electricity. This is the concept behind electromagnets where one can turn a magnet on/off to toggle its magnetic properties.
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No, 9-carat gold should not attract a magnet because gold itself is not a magnetic metal. The presence of other metals in the alloy of 9-carat gold, such as copper and silver, may not have enough magnetic properties to make it noticeably attracted to a magnet.
what will not attract to a magnet
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No, aluminum is a non ferrous. Only ferrous metals can be attracted to a magnet.
The magnet will attract the iron, but will not attract the sulphur.
No, gold is not magnetic and does not attract magnets. It is a non-magnetic metal, which means it does not have magnetic properties.
Fine gold is non-magnetic, so a magnet will not attract it. However, the clasp will stick to a magnet because of its small steel spring. Most fine items will also bear markings.
Gold is not magnetic, so a gold necklace will not be attracted or repelled by a magnet. Magnets only attract materials that are magnetic, such as iron or nickel.
No. Magnets only attract iron.
Pure gold, silver, Mercury, steel, Aluminum and several others.
No, 9-carat gold should not attract a magnet because gold itself is not a magnetic metal. The presence of other metals in the alloy of 9-carat gold, such as copper and silver, may not have enough magnetic properties to make it noticeably attracted to a magnet.
No. Gold is not a magnetic substance.Well ... I guess if the sample is attracted to a magnet, then you've discovered that the sample is definitely not gold. That proof oughta be worth something.
Pure gold, silver, Mercury, steel, Aluminum and several others.
Anything without iron in it, and some iron alloys such as stainless steel.
The opposite of attract when referring to a magnet is repel.
what will not attract to a magnet
Not really, pure gold is non-ferrous, meaning that it won't attract a magnet because there is no iron in it. That said, if a magnet sticks to something that you thought was gold, it would prove that it wasn't pure gold, and that it is either fake gold, gold plated, or gold alloyed with iron (if there is such a thing). At the same time, if a magnet doesn't stick to something you think is gold, it doesn't prove that it is gold, because there are many other metals that don't attract magnets either.