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Question

What is the chemical symbol of magnesium?

The correct answer is

Mg

The correct answer is Option 4: Mg.

Explanation

Mg is the chemical symbol for Magnesium, which is an alkaline earth metal with the atomic number 12 on the Periodic Table.

Quick Breakdown of Other Options:

Mn is the chemical symbol for Manganese (atomic number 25).

Ms and Ma are not valid symbols for any element on the periodic table.

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Important Questions from Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

  1. Which one of the following is the correct order of the valencies of elements Ne, Si, N and Mg?
  2. The elements of the groups 3 to 12 are called _______ elements or transition elements.

  3. How many electrons are there in the outermost shell of a group 16 element?

  4. Which of the following is known as alkaline earth metal?

  5. Identify the correct chemical formula of chloroform.

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