What Is The Symbol, Atomic Number And Atomic Mass For The Element Magnesium?
The symbol of magnesium is Mg. Its atomic number is 12 and atomic mass is 24.30 a.m.u (atomic mass unit). It lies in 2nd group and 3rd period of periodic table. In periodic table magnesium lies in s-block. Magnesium is an alkaline metal and silvery white in color. Magnesium is solid at room temperature and its electronic configuration is 2,8,2 per shell.