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I understand that H2O is polarized. The way I see it there is a north pole and a sole pole. If this is correct, why does it not attract magnets?
solidspin said:Water is paramagnetic, which means that it has a slight magnetic moment, because the last two electrons in oxygen's shell are unpaired and each one is in the p_x* and p_y* orbitals.
Yes, magnets can attract water molecules because water is a polar molecule. This means that it has a positive side and a negative side, and the opposite poles of a magnet will attract each other.
Magnets attract H2O molecules through the force of magnetism. This force is created by the movement of electrons in the magnet, which creates a magnetic field that can interact with the polar nature of the water molecule.
Yes, magnets can make water molecules move. This is because the magnetic field created by the magnet can interact with the polar nature of the water molecule, causing it to align and move in a certain direction.
No, not all magnets can attract H2O molecules. Only magnets with a strong enough magnetic field can attract water molecules. The strength of the magnetic field depends on the material of the magnet and its size.
When water molecules are attracted to a magnet, they will align themselves with the magnetic field and move towards the magnet. This can be seen in small droplets of water forming around the magnet or when a magnet is placed near a stream of water.