Magnesium

Magnesium ** Symbol ** Mg  ** Atomic ** **Number** 12 ** Atomic ** **Mass** 24

** Number ** **of** **Protons** 12 ** Number ** **of** **Neutrons** 12 ** Number ** **of** **Electrons** 12

** Melting ** **Point** 650 ۫ C  ** Boiling ** **Point** 1090  ۫ C

** Normal ** **Phase**-Solid ** Classification ** -Metal **Cost** $3.70 for **100 grams**

Magnesium belongs to the alkaline earth metals family. Magnesium was discovered by Joseph Black in 1755 The origin of Magnesium is Magnesia, a district in Thessaly, Greece

**Interesting** **Facts** **on** **Magnesium**
 * Magnesium is the 8th most abundant element in the earth's crust.
 * Magnesium is the 3rd most abundant element dissolved in sea water
 * A human requires about 0.3g of magnesium per day.
 * Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body.
 * Magnesium reacts with sulfur, nitrogen, and other halogens.
 * Magnesium is one of the elements found in fireworks.

By Abigail McMan