Is magnesium a element and why?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Yes it is an element with 12 protons.

A chemical element is a pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom distinguished by its atomic number, the number of protons in its nucleus.

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∙ 12y ago

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Magnesium is a compound?

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Is magnesium ribbon an element?

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Is magnasium a element or compound?

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What Element is in group 2 period 3?

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Magnesium is is a natural element. It stays as salts in the nature.

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Is magnesium a polysaccharide?

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What is the element for magnesium?

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Is magnesium an element or a compuond?

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Magnesium with oxygen what symbol of element?

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