Paramagnetism vs. Dimagnetism

[Maya F 1E]

Does anyone know the difference between paramagnetism and diamagnetism?

[Joanne Phan 2H]

Diamagnetism is when something is repelled by a magnetic field whereas paramagnetism is when something is attracted to a magnetic field.

[jackiee37]

Hello! So the difference between these two is that paramagnetism are materials with unpaired electrons that align their magnetic moments with an external magnetic field which leads to a weak attraction. Also! another think I learned is that paramagnetism is temperature dependent.Diamagnetism are materials with all electrons paired which develop a weak magnetic moment opposite to the applied magnetic field. Also, another thing I learned is that paramagnetism is temperature dependent and diamagnetism is independent of temperature.