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Atomic Profile
Magnesium (Mg)
Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Magnesium element.
12Mg24.305
Physical Properties
Melting Point650 °C
Boiling Point1090 °C
Density1.738 g/cm³
Electronegativity1.31
Group / PeriodGroup 2, Period 3
Electronic Config[Ne] 3s²
Bohr Shells2, 8, 2
Bohr Electron Model
Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Magnesium.
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Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 8e⁻ | Shell 3: 2e⁻
Origin & Abundance
Discovery Details
Discovered by Joseph Black in the year 1755.
Natural Occurrence
Highly abundant on Earth, dissolved in sea water and found in minerals like dolomite and magnesite.
Common Uses & Applications
- Lightweight alloys for aircraft
- Emergency fire-starter strips
- Epsom salt muscle recovery baths
- Chlorophyll molecules in green plants
Common Chemical Compounds
Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Magnesium interacting with other elements:
MgO (Magnesium Oxide)MgCl₂ (Magnesium Chloride)MgSO₄ (Magnesium Sulfate)
Element Concept Check
Which of the following organic compounds contains magnesium as a central metal atom?
Video Lectures & Fact Files
Watch educational lectures detailing the chemical extraction and molecular spectrums of Magnesium.
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