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No, Iron was known to man since ancient times... but magnesium was discovered in 1808 by Sir Humphrey Davy.

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Magnesium it was discovered in 1808, while Barium was discovered in 1774

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What is the formula for the compound barium and magnesium?

Barium doesnot form compound with magnesium. Both are in the same group and are metals. The symbol for barium is Ba and that of magnesium is Mg.


What do barium calcium chlorine magnesium potassium sodium and strontium have in common?

All discovered by Humphrey Davy through electrolysis


Which is more reactive barium magnesium or beryllium?

Ba; Barium


Who was the first person to find magnesium?

Who discovered Magnesium?Magnesium was discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy.What year was Magnesium discovered?Magnesium was discovered in 1808.


What element has the lowest electronegativity barium calcium magnesium strontium?

Barium.


What country was barium discovered in?

It is not known what country barium was discovered in but it was discovered by German Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1774. Barium is an alkaline metal.


Are barium magnesium potassium and calcium all in the same group?

No. Barium and magnesium and calcium are in group 2A but potassium is in group 1A.


Why is magnesium called magnesium?

It is named for the ancient Greek city of Magnesia, where it was first discovered.


Alphabatically which is the first and last of the Alkaline Earth Metals?

Barium Beryllium Calcium Magnesium Radium Strontium


What are all of the alloys?

steel barium magnesium


How was magnesium discovered and by whom was it discovered?

Magnesium (Mg) was first obtained by English chemist Sir Humphry Davy in 1808. He produced it from the electrolysis of a mixture of magnesium oxide and mercuric oxide.


Which is the smallest atom magnesium calcium barium or strontium?

Magnesium with two electronic shells.