Question

If you have a substance and the atoms are lined up such that their electrons are spinning in a similar direction, the substance will be

A) charged.
B) magnetized.
C) non-magnetic.
D) Electron motion is always completely random so electrons from different atoms can't spin in a similar way.

Answer 1

B)Magnetized
Electrons can behave as tiny magnets, each with north (N) and south (S) poles. When an atom's electrons are lined up in the same orientation, with most having their N pole facing one direction, the atom becomes like a magnet, with N and S poles. It is also possible for the electrons to be in various directions, making the atom not magnetic.