Alkaline earth metal

Magnesium

Magnesium (Mg) has atomic number 12. PubChem classifies it as alkaline earth metal.

Atomic number

12

Symbol

Mg

Atomic weight (source value)

24.305

Electron configuration

[Ne]3s2

Standard state

Solid

Electronegativity (Pauling)

1.31

Melting point (K)

923

Boiling point (K)

1363

Density (g/cm³)

1.74

Oxidation states

+2

Understanding this entry

Atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus. Properties are reference values and may depend on conditions and measurement conventions. An atomic weight is not the mass of every isotope. For elements without a standard atomic weight, a source may report an isotope mass number. Blank source values are shown as unavailable rather than estimated.

Further reading and reference: NIH PubChem source dataset ↗. Values and educational summaries are not a substitute for specialised advice.