What is magnetism, diamagnetism and paramagnetism?

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This discussion clarifies the concepts of magnetism, diamagnetism, and paramagnetism. Diamagnetism occurs when valence electrons are paired, resulting in a material that repels magnetic fields, while paramagnetism involves unpaired electrons that attract magnetic fields, albeit weaker than ferromagnetism. Ferromagnetic materials exhibit strong magnetic properties due to the alignment of their atomic magnetic moments. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for grasping the behavior of different materials in magnetic fields.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of atomic structure and electron configuration
  • Familiarity with magnetic fields and their properties
  • Knowledge of ferromagnetism and its characteristics
  • Concept of magnetic domains and their role in magnetization
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  • Research the differences between ferromagnetism and paramagnetism
  • Explore the concept of magnetic domains in ferromagnetic materials
  • Learn about the role of electron spin in magnetism
  • Investigate applications of diamagnetic materials in technology
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I need help understanding both of these terms.



I know that diamagnetism is when the valence electrons of the material are paired and repel a magnetic field.
Does that mean it repels like the North side of a magnet to another North side of a magnet?
Or is it they don't attract at all?

Paramagnetism means the material has unpaired electrons,and the magnet attracts the material.
But this isn't as strong as a ferromagnet,right? What makes something ferromagnetic?

Ok so you know how you can magnetize something by putting a magnet near it? How does that happen. What happens to the electrons or whatever so that the material contains magnetic properties? Do the molecules have to be tilted in order to obtain a magnetic field?

Can diamagnetic things have magnetic properties?

What properties do magnetic things have that they wouldn't have if they weren't magnetic?


Please help. This is insanely confusing :confused:
 
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