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> The atomic number for magnesium is 12 > The atomic mass unit [a.m.u.] is 24.305 > Therefore, the number of Neutrons is 12 > The symbol of Magnesium is Mg > It was discovered in the year 1808 > It is rated as 2 on the Mohs hardness scale > It is used as alloys, in flash bulbs etc. > It is a metal and has a silver color Melting Point :922K No. of Isotopes : 3
 * Boiling Point : 1378K Density : 1.738 g/cm³

__Compounds:__ Oxides : MgO (magnesium oxide), MgO2 (magnesium peroxide) Hydride : MgH2 (magnesium hydride) Chloride : MgCl2** **(magnesium chloride)**

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