Magnesium


 * Element Name:** Magnesium


 * Element Symbol:** Mg


 * Atomic Mass:** 24[[image:Magnesium_Shreya.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 12


 * Protons:** 12


 * Electrons:** 12


 * Discovery:** First isolated by Sir Humphry Davy, an English Chemist.


 * How it was Named:** for Magnesium, a district in the region of Thessaly, Greece.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 650° C


 * Boiling Point:** 1091° C


 * Characteristics:** Elemental Magnesium is a fairly strong, silvery-white, light Weight metal.


 * Uses of Element:** Magnesium is used in pyrotechnics, flares and photographic flashbulbs.


 * Interesting Facts:** Magnesium fire starter used with a pocket knife and flint to create sparks that ignite the shavings.

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