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Magnesium is classified as Alkaline Earth which are elements made out of matallic elements.All alkaline earth elemnts are very reactive becuase they all have an oxidation number of +2. This element is not found in free nature because of its reactivity. It has a greyish color to it. Its melting point is at 650.0 °C (923.15 K, 1202.0 °F) and its boling point is at 1107.0 °C (1380.15 K, 2024.6 °F).

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