Question

In complete sentences, explain 4 characteristics for the element Magnesium (Mg).



You may pick 4 of any of the following characteristics to include in your answer:

Atomic Number
Number of Electron Shells
Which element (or elements) have the same number of Valence Electrons
The type of element it is (use key at the bottom of the Periodic Table)
Group Number
An element (or elements) from the same Group Number
Period Number
Number of protons, neutrons, and electrons

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

1. Magnesium (Mg) has an atomic number of 12, indicating that it has 12 protons in its nucleus.

2. It has two electron shells, with the first shell containing 2 electrons and the second shell containing 8 electrons.

3. Magnesium belongs to Group 2 of the Periodic Table, also known as the alkaline earth metals. Other elements in this group, such as calcium (Ca) and strontium (Sr), also have 2 valence electrons.

4. Magnesium is a metallic element, as indicated by its position on the left side of the Periodic Table and its high electrical conductivity. It is classified as an alkaline earth metal, which means it is highly reactive and tends to form ionic compounds with other elements.

Answer 5

There are four characteristics mentioned in the answer.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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