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no, but the name magnesium came from ancient greek city of magnesia.

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What is magnesium named after?

Magnesium is named after an ancient Greek city of Magnesia, near where it was first found.


The compound MgCl with subscript2 is named?

magnesium chloride


Why is magnesium called magnesium?

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


What is magnesium sulfate named under?

magnesium sulfate is a compound that contains sulphur and magnesium i think this answer may not be correct


What MgCO3 compound name?

This compound is magnesium carbonate.


What is the name for the compound MgCl2?

Mg is magnesium. The CN- anion is named cyanide. Thus, Mg(CN)2 is called magnesium cyanide.


Which element is named after a district in Thessaly Greece?

The element named after a district in Thessaly, Greece is Thallium.


What is equation for the reaction that takes place when magnesiam burns in aiur?

Reaction that takes place when magnesium burns in air= Magnesium + Oxygen = Magnesium Oxide (magnesia)


Is there a place in Alaska named Nanak?

There is no place in Alaska named Nanak. There is however a place in Canada named Nanak.


What type of reaction takes place when a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air?

The reaction that takes place when a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air is a combustion reaction. This reaction produces magnesium oxide as a product, and it is exothermic, releasing heat and light.


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.


What is the chemical formula for the compound formed between magnesium and bromine?

2Mg + Br2 ---> 2MgBr Magnesium Bromide