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What is the atomic number of Magnesium?
What is the atomic number of Magnesium?
Magnesium is found naturally in its free metallic form.
Magnesium is found naturally in its free metallic form.
False (B)
What is the chemical symbol for magnesium?
What is the chemical symbol for magnesium?
Mg
Magnesium is commonly used in alloys with _______ due to its lightweight characteristics.
Magnesium is commonly used in alloys with _______ due to its lightweight characteristics.
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Match the following properties with their description:
Match the following properties with their description:
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Magnesium
Magnesium
A chemical element with symbol Mg and atomic number 12.
Symbol of Magnesium
Symbol of Magnesium
The chemical symbol for magnesium is Mg.
Properties of Magnesium
Properties of Magnesium
Shiny gray metal, low density, low melting point, high reactivity.
Reactivity of Magnesium
Reactivity of Magnesium
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Use of Magnesium
Use of Magnesium
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Study Notes
Magnesium Properties
- Magnesium (Mg) is a chemical element with atomic number 12.
- It is a shiny gray metal.
- It has a low density and low melting point.
- Magnesium is highly reactive chemically.
- It only occurs naturally in compounds with other elements.
- When the free metal burns, it produces a brilliant white light.
- It's less dense than aluminum.
- Primarily used in strong and lightweight alloys with aluminum.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential properties and characteristics of Magnesium (Mg), including its atomic number, density, reactivity, and uses. Test your knowledge on this important chemical element and its applications in alloys.