2. Facts about Magnesium The symbol for Magnesium is Mg. Magnesium is one out of the 13 elements that are found in living things. The atomic mass of Mg is 12 and itâs atomic number is 24. Mgâs group name is Alkaline Earth and itâs group number is 2.
3. More Facts About Mg Itâs Boiling Point is 2024.6 ÌF. Melting Point is 1202 ÌF. Also Magnesium has 12 Electrons, 12 Protons, and 12 Neutrons. The atom would have 2 electrons in the first ring, 8 on the second ring, and 4 on the third ring. The Protons and Neutrons would be in the Nucleus .
4. Information Mg is classified as a Metallic. This element was discovered by Joseph Black on 1755. The origin name comes from the Greek word âMagnesia.â
5. The Minerals Where Mg Is Found and Availabilities. Mg is found in sea water. Every Cubic kilometer has 1.3 billion kilograms of Magnesium. Itâs found in dolomite (CaCo3·MgCo3) and in carnallite (Kci·MgCl·6h20)
6. Characteristics & Isotopes Itâs color is silver white. Itâs a soft metal with 2.5 moths. Some of the Isotopes are Mg-25, Mg-26, Mg-24, and Mg-28.
7. RISKS & Where It Can Be Found In When Magnesium is a metal itâs a fire risk. Magnesium is not a toxic element. Itâs found in nature, plants, animals, Earth crust, and people.
8. USES Mg is use for flares and pyrotechnics. Other uses are bombs and flash photography, airplanes, and missiles.