why is aluminum not magnetic and iron is?
the question is not clearSi itself is a non-metallic element with atomic no14 and atomic mass 28.086, mp1414 c b.p3265 c.
moving electrons create a magnetic field all electrons are spinningMost are paired, 1 spinning clockwise to 1 spinning counter-clockwise Iron, the most magnetic has 3 unpaired electronsAluminum does not have unpaired electrons