Magnesium+ Michael


 * Element Name:** Magnesium

**Element Symbol:** Mg

**Atomic Mass:** 24

**Atomic Number:** 12

**Protons:** 12

**Electrons:** 12

**Discovery:** In 1808 by Sir Humphry Davy

**How It Was Named:** It was named after Magnesia, a district in the region of Thessaly, Greece.

**State of Matter:** Solid

**Melting Point:** 650° C

**Boiling Point:** 1090° C

**Characteristics:** Silvery white, very bright when lit, very explosive

**Uses of Element:** Used for flares, Aircrafts, in Computers for radio - frequency shields.

**Interesting Facts:** It is still lit when in Nitrogen. Very thin, lights quick kind of metal. media type="youtube" key="FKkWdizutxI" height="390" width="640" align="center"