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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Magnesium (Mg)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can find some great information about the 12th element in the periodic table, "magnesium." Content focuses on magnesium's electrons, where you can find magnesium in nature and in the home, and how magnesium combines with other...
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National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements: Magnesium

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institutes of Health provides information about magneisum.
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Royal Society of Chemistry

Rsc: Magnesium

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise page of basic information on magnesium. Information about its origin, discovery, and a description are provided.
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Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Magnesium

For Students 9th - 10th
An extremely thorough summary of the properties and uses of magnesium. Very easy to follow.
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Chemicool

Chemicool: Magnesium

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice summary of the properties of magnesium. Very easy to use.
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University of Kentucky

Uk: Magnesium Comics

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of comics that feature magnesium, and information about the element, in the story line. Less rigorous than some sites, but still interesting and fun.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Magnesium: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about the first useful metal on the periodic table, magnesium. It famously burns very brightly when exposed to flame. [6:36]
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Magnesium

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the element magnesium and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of magnesium.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Chemical and Physical Properties of Magnesium

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents facts about Magnesium, descriptions of its physical and chemical properties, and examples of its uses.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Magnesium

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting information about magnesium, the 18th most abundant element in the universe. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.