{"id":149928,"date":"2022-03-21T10:53:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T05:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/magnesium-properties-and-uses\/"},"modified":"2022-04-02T20:45:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-02T15:15:59","slug":"magnesium-properties-and-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/magnesium\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnesium &#8211; Properties and Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/magnesium\/#magnesium\" title=\"magnesium\">magnesium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/magnesium\/#Properties_of_Magnesium\" title=\"Properties of Magnesium\">Properties of Magnesium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/magnesium\/#Uses_of_Magnesium\" title=\"Uses of Magnesium\">Uses of Magnesium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"magnesium\"><\/span>magnesium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It is a gray-white solid that is slightly soluble in water. Magnesium is the eighth most abundant element in the universe and the fourth most common element in the Earth&#8217;s crust. Magnesium is the lightest metal and the third most common light metal, after aluminum and lithium.<\/p>\n<p>Magnesium is highly flammable and burns with a bright white light. Magnesium ions are essential to all living cells, where they play a major role in photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Magnesium compounds are used in fertilizers, fireworks, and other consumer products.<\/p>\n<p>Magnesium is a p-block element and belongs to the group 12 of the periodic table. The electronic configuration of magnesium is [Ne]. 3s2. Magnesium has two stable isotopes, 24Mg and 26Mg.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149927 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/magnesium-properties-and-uses.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/magnesium-properties-and-uses.jpg?v=1647840235 606w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/magnesium-properties-and-uses-300x212.jpg?v=1647840235 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Properties_of_Magnesium\"><\/span>Properties of Magnesium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Magnesium is a very light metal that is often used in alloys. It is the eighth most common element in the Earth&#8217;s crust and the fourth most common in the Earth&#8217;s mantle. Magnesium has a silvery color and is very reactive. It is used in the production of light metal alloys, fireworks, and flares. Magnesium is also used in medicine to help with heart problems and to prevent seizures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses_of_Magnesium\"><\/span>Uses of Magnesium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Magnesium is a mineral that is used in the body for many purposes. It is important for the growth and maintenance of bones and teeth. Magnesium is also involved in the production of energy in the body and the regulation of blood sugar levels. It is also needed for the functioning of muscles, nerves, and the heart. Magnesium can be found in many foods, including nuts, legumes, and whole grains. It can also be taken as a supplement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>magnesium Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. 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