Difference between revisions of "Magnesium"
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{{Element | name=Magnesium | symbol=Mg | anumber=12 | amass=24.3 amu | noe=12 | class=Alkaline Earth | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Gray | date=1808 | discname=Sir [[Humphrey Davy]] | origname=''Magnesia'' (City) | uses=Airplanes, missiles| obtained=Sea water}} | {{Element | name=Magnesium | symbol=Mg | anumber=12 | amass=24.3 amu | noe=12 | class=Alkaline Earth | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Gray | date=1808 | discname=Sir [[Humphrey Davy]] | origname=''Magnesia'' (City) | uses=Airplanes, missiles| obtained=Sea water}} | ||
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| + | In medicine, magnesium (mag-NEE-zee-um) is a mineral used by the body to help maintain muscles, nerves, and bones. It is also used in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. | ||
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Revision as of 23:51, July 13, 2007
| Magnesium | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Mg |
| Atomic number | 12 |
| Classification | Alkaline Earth |
| Atomic mass | 24.3 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1808 |
| Name of discoverer | Sir Humphrey Davy |
| Name origin | Magnesia (City) |
| Uses | Airplanes, missiles |
| Obtained from | Sea water |
In medicine, magnesium (mag-NEE-zee-um) is a mineral used by the body to help maintain muscles, nerves, and bones. It is also used in energy metabolism and protein synthesis.