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This element is part of group 2 and has a [[Atomic number|atomic number of]] 12 and a standard [[Atomic_weight|atomic weight]] of 24.3. this means that it contains 12 [[Protons|protons]] in its [[atomic state|atomic state]] and has more than one [[Isotope|isotope]]. Its isotopes have 12, 13 and 14 neutrons. it is commonly found in [[Ions|ion]] form of +2 after being oxidised. it is a shiny grey solid at room temperature and is considered an alkaline earth metal. | |||
It has the electron configuration of: 1S2 2S2 2P6 3S2<sup></sup><sup></sup><sup></sup> | It has the [[Electron|electron]] configuration of: 1S2 2S2 2P6 3S2<sup></sup><sup></sup><sup></sup> | ||
Magnesium is the key element involved in photosynthesis, it is found in | Magnesium is the key element involved in [[Photosynthesis|photosynthesis]], it is found in [[Chlorophyll|chlorophyll]]. | ||
Revision as of 01:15, 20 October 2013
This element is part of group 2 and has a atomic number of 12 and a standard atomic weight of 24.3. this means that it contains 12 protons in its atomic state and has more than one isotope. Its isotopes have 12, 13 and 14 neutrons. it is commonly found in ion form of +2 after being oxidised. it is a shiny grey solid at room temperature and is considered an alkaline earth metal.
It has the electron configuration of: 1S2 2S2 2P6 3S2
Magnesium is the key element involved in photosynthesis, it is found in chlorophyll.