Why Do Magnets Attract Certain Metals?

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Magnets attract certain metals due to their magnetic properties, primarily found in iron, cobalt, and nickel. The attraction occurs because these metals have unpaired electrons in their atomic structure, which contribute to their magnetic moments. A magnetic field is generated when these unpaired electrons align in response to an external magnetic field. Understanding concepts like paramagnetism and orthomagnetism can further clarify this phenomenon. For a deeper exploration, consulting a freshman college chemistry book is recommended.
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science fair project help please!

i'm doing a science fair project on magnets and metals and why they attract. I've already tried googling for a good description of why magnets and metals attract, but none of the answers that popped up were good enough. they do not explain very well the process of it. i understand there is a magnetic field and all, but how does it get there and what in the piece of metal causes them to move together. PleASe heLP!
 
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I don't know either, but here are some things to google. Paramagnetism, orthomagnetism. Iron, Cobalt and nickel exhibit this behavior, something to do with un-paired electrons in p or d shells. Try a freshmen college chemistry book.
 

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