This week, we learn that the drug’s chemical history is that it was used as a constipation treatment. However, its explosive role isn’t limited to the colony, because it’s also the source of incendriary bombs and even the existence of life on earth. Magnesium was once the demolisher of towns, but now it’s a power saver. And here’s John Emsley, who shows us how Magnesium came from Austria. In the summer of 1618, he reveals how it was once used as a laxative.
Why Magnesium Is A Metal?
As magnesium is present in group 2 it is classified as a metal.
When metals react with acid, they produce salt and hydrogen gas.
magnesium chloride (salt) is a form of magnesium when it reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid.
Metals and non metals have a characteristic characteristic of ductility, which is one of metal’s characteristics.
Due to its ductility, it is available in ribbon and sheets and is classed as a metal by definition of ductedility.