Magnesium
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is one of the alkaline-earth metals of main group IIa in the
periodic table. is a grayish-white metal. Normally is
covered with a layer of oxide, MgO, that protects from air and
water. is an important element for plant and animal life.
Chlorophylls depend greatly on it.Sir Humphrey Davy disco ....
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.... heat 1025 J.K -1.kg at 20ºC
Vapour pressure 20 Pa at 527ºC(s)
360 Pa at 650ºC (1)
1400 Pa at 727ºC
Valence states Mg2+
Viscosity 1.25 cp at 650ºC (1)
The magnesium element has the atomic number of 12 and atomic weight of
24.3050. It's symbol is Mg. The group number that mg is in is group 2a.
It's electronic configuration of
[Ne].3 s2.
Physical data
Standard state: solid ....
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