Magnesium


Magnesium is an alkaline earth metal. It is lightweight and found in abundance in the Earth's crust and seawater.

Atomic Structure

magnesium atom electronic configuration

Atomic Information

Property Value
Atomic Number 12
Symbol Mg
Atomic Mass 24.305 u
Electron Configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2
State at Room Temperature Solid

Uses of Magnesium