| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Mg |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Atomic mass | 24.305 u |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s² |
| Oxidation states |
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| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | 1.31 |
| Atomic radius (van der waals) | 173 pm |
| Ionization energy | 7.646 eV |
| Melting point | 923 K |
| Boiling point | 1363 K |
| Density | 1.74 g/cm³ |
| Atomic number | 12 |
| Group name | Alkaline earth metal |
| Discovered | 1808 year |
| Electron affinity | Add |