Electron Configuration
[Ne] 3s
2
Magnesium is named for "magnesia"
Melting Point:
648.85
o
C
Boiling Point:
1089.85
o
C
Heat of Vaporization:
5249.95 J/g
Heat of Fusion:
371.94 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity:
1.023 J/g
.
C
o
or 0.24 cal/g
.
C
o
Density:
1.74 g/cm
3
