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Magnesium

Magnesium. By: Jennifer / 7.4. General Information. Magnesium ( Mg ) Atomic number: 12 Melting point: 648.8ºC Boiling point: 1090ºC It is a metal. The discovery. Magnesium is discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. Description. Light Strong Silvery-white

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Magnesium

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  1. Magnesium By: Jennifer / 7.4

  2. General Information Magnesium ( Mg ) Atomic number: 12 Melting point: 648.8ºC Boiling point: 1090ºC It is a metal

  3. The discovery Magnesium is discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808

  4. Description • Light • Strong • Silvery-white • Burns with a bright white flame

  5. Hazardous effects Is magnesium dangerous to the environment? NO Magnesium is not dangerous to the environment. On the contrary, magnesium is essential for plants and animal nutrition

  6. Used as a reducing agent Used in medicines Used in fireworks to add white sparks to the fireworks The uses of magnesium

  7. Interesting facts Magnesium is the 8th most abundant element in the earth Used in pyrotechnic and incendiary devices Magnesium is also found in our daily food.

  8. Food rich in magnesium Green vegetables Seafood Potatoes Peanut butter Bananas Lima beans Kidney beans Seeds Nuts Soy products Whole grains Dairy products

  9. Extra information Magnesium is important for strong bones and also for healthy immune system.

  10. Photo gallery

  11. Bibliography Helmenstine, Annie M. “Elements in Fireworks.” About.com: Chemistry. 22 April 2010 <http://chemistry.about.com/od/fireworkspyrotechnics/a/fireworkelement.htm> Helmenstine, Annie M. “Magnesium Facts.” About.com: Chemistry. 21 April 2010 <http://chemistry.about.com/od/elementfacts/a/magnesium.htm> Putatunda, Rita. “Magnesium Facts.” Buzzle.com. 25 April 2010 <http://www.buzzle.com/articles/magnesium-facts.html> “Magnesium-Mg.” Water Treatment Solutions Lenntech. 25 April 2010 <http://www.lenntech.com/periodic/elements/mg.htm>

  12. Bibliography http://www.ehinger.nu/undervisning/images/phocagallery/kemi_a/kemikalier-och-reaktioner/magnesium%20burning.jpg http://www.jimstonefreelance.com/fireworks_5.jpg http://news.softpedia.com/images/news2/Eat-Whole-Grains-and-Rich-in-Magnesium-Food-to-Prevent-Diabetes-Risk-2.jpg

  13. Bibliography http://www.edu.xunta.es/contidos/premios/p2004/b/viaxar/images/davy.jpg http://www.faqnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/magnesium.jpg http://www.polmag.pl/en/media/magnesium.jpg http://www.angelo.edu/faculty/kboudrea/demos/burning_magnesium/thumb_burning_Mg.jpg

  14. Bibliography http://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/0407/Roncone-Fig1-large.gif http://image59.webshots.com/59/0/31/74/2779031740034709219huZodk_ph.jpg

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