2022: ☢️ Oxidation States of Magnesium (Mg) [& Origin, Uses, Discovery ...

Atoms may form different ions and have different oxidation states, even Magnesium. Ok, so what are the common oxidation states for an atom of Mg?

Note: Learn more about the oxidation states here.

In the case of Magnesium the most common oxidation states is (2). There are also cool facts about Magnesium that most don't know about. Let me show you...

Magnesium Data

Magnesium Oxidation States

2

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy
Year: 1808
Location: England

Sources

Usually obtained by electrolysis of melted magnesium chloride (MgCl2) found in sea water. Each cubic mile of seawater contains about 12 billion pounds of magnesium.

Atomic Mass

24,305

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Uses

Used in alloys to make airplanes, missiles and other uses for light metals. Has structural properties similar to aluminium. But since it is flammable at temperatures of burning gasoline, its uses are limited.

Description

Lightweight, malleable, silvery-white metal. Eighth most abundant element in the universe. Seventh most abundant element in the earth's crust.

Atomic Symbol

Mg

Name Origin

From Magnesia ancient city in district of Thessaly, Greece.

Atomic Number

12

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

Want to learn more details and data about Magnesium (Mg)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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