Magnesium

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Chemical formulae are written on paper. Magnesium.

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[Audio] Magnesium is the most chemically active element. In boiling water, the place of hydrogen is taken by Magnesium and a number of metals can be produced using thermal reduction of its salts and oxidized forms with magnesium. Magnesium is labelled as the eighth most abundant element and about 2% of earth's crust is constituted by Magnesium. In seawater, it is the most plentiful element present. It is not only found in seawater but also in underground brines and salty layers..

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Stibnite crystals. After aluminium and iron, magnesium is the third most abundant structural metal in the earth’s crust..

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Uses of Magnesium. Magnesium is used by a scientist in medicine. It is used to treat widely in skin related problems and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, mania, recovery after surgery etc. The green leafy vegetable is an excellent source of Magnesium. Whole grain, seeds, and nuts (Mainly almonds) are also a great source of Magnesium..

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A light trail using fire. The flashbulbs also contain Magnesium. When Mg burns, it produces a bright light that helps the photographers to take photos in the dark..