10 Questions
How is magnesium obtained mainly?
By extraction from seawater
What is the atomic number of magnesium?
12
What oxidation state does magnesium almost always have?
+2
How is magnesium primarily used in alloys?
To enhance strength and reduce weight
How is magnesium produced in the cosmos?
By addition of helium nuclei to a carbon nucleus
What is another name for mechanical longitudinal waves?
Compressional waves
What type of wave is characterized by displacements of the medium at right angles to the direction of propagation?
Transverse wave
Which type of wave is visualized by the movement of a stretched Slinky toy where the distance between coils increases and decreases?
Longitudinal wave
What are seismic P-waves primarily associated with?
Earthquakes and explosions
Which type of wave describes vibrations in pressure, particle displacement, and particle velocity propagated in an elastic medium?
Sound waves
Test your knowledge about the chemical element magnesium with this quiz! Learn about its symbol, atomic number, properties, and reactivity. Explore its occurrence in nature and its oxidation state. Discover how magnesium reacts with air and forms passivation.
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