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Iron pieces are attracted towards a magnet but zinc pieces are no. Why ?

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To understand why iron pieces are attracted to a magnet while zinc pieces are not, we need to look at the electronic configurations and the presence of unpaired electrons in these two elements. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Elements**: - We are comparing iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn). 2. **Determine the Atomic Numbers**: ...
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