What is the chemical symbol of magnesium?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Mg
- Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg.
- It's atomic number is 12.
- It is a shiny gray solid which shares many physical and chemical properties with the other five alkaline earth metals.
- This element is produced in large, aging stars from the sequential addition of three helium nuclei to a carbon nucleus.