Question

(c) Magnesium is a metal.
Describe the structure and bonding of metals. Include a labelled diagram in your answer.​

Answer 1

Yes, it is true that magnesium is a metal.

Explanation:

• Magnesium is an important element in the periodic table.
• The atomic number of magnesium is 12 and its electronic configuration is 1s^2, 2s^2 3p^6, 4s2.
• Mage]nesium is hard and brittle having low density.
• It has high melting and boiling points and reacts with water to form hydrogen gas.

Answer 2

$\Large \tt Magnesium \: \: is \: \: a \: \: metal$