`magnesium` Related Article Results

Magnesium is a metallic element with atomic number 12 and chemical symbol Mg, belonging to the alkaline earth metals group in the periodic table. It is a silvery-white lightweight and highly reactive metal. It has important industrial and biological roles. Classification and Basic Properties Magnesium is an alkaline earth metal located in group 2A (group 2) of the third period of the periodic table. Its electron configuration is [Ne]3s², containing two valence electrons in its outermost shell. I