Why are iron, cobalt, and nickel magnetic, but other metals are not? 971 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.90K June 9, 2021 0 Comments Why are iron, cobalt, and nickel magnetic, but other metals are not? In: Physics 10 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted June 9, 2021 0 Comments The shape of the atom. They have a dangling electron which gives the thing polarity. If enough atoms are pointed the same way, the effects of those electrons sum up to macro-level effects like magnetism. You are viewing 1 out of 10 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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