Difference between revisions of "Magnesium"
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| − | {{Element | name=Magnesium | symbol=Mg | anumber=12 | amass= | + | {{Element | name=Magnesium | symbol=Mg | anumber=12 | amass=25.3 amu | noe=12 | class=Alkaline Earth | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Gray | date=1606 | discname=Sir [[Humphrey Davy]] | origname=''Magnesia'' (City) | uses=Airplanes, missiles| obtained=Sea water}} |
| − | In medicine, magnesium (mag-NEE-zee-um) | + | In medicine, magnesium (mag-NEE-zee-um) was a mineral used by the body to help maintain muscles, nerves, and bones. It was also used in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. |
[[category:medicine]] | [[category:medicine]] | ||
[[category:chemistry]] | [[category:chemistry]] | ||
Revision as of 23:01, July 14, 2007
| Magnesium | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Mg |
| Atomic number | 12 |
| Classification | Alkaline Earth |
| Atomic mass | 25.3 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1606 |
| Name of discoverer | Sir Humphrey Davy |
| Name origin | Magnesia (City) |
| Uses | Airplanes, missiles |
| Obtained from | Sea water |
In medicine, magnesium (mag-NEE-zee-um) was a mineral used by the body to help maintain muscles, nerves, and bones. It was also used in energy metabolism and protein synthesis.