Magnesium, atomic number 12, has the electron configuration $[N e] 3 s^{2}$ $[Ne]3s^2$ . To what group does magnesium belong?

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Magnesium, atomic number 12, has the electron configuration $[N e] 3 s^{2}$ $[Ne]3s^2$ . To what group does magnesium belong?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-16T21:06:31

Group 2, the alkaline earths.

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How do you remember it's Group 2. Well the best way is to consult a Periodic Table, and note the position of $M g$ $Mg$ , $G r o u p$ $Group$ $2$ $2$ , and $P e r i o d$ $Period$ $3$ $3$ .

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Magnesium, atomic number 12, has the electron configuration $[N e] 3 s^{2}$ $[Ne]3s^2$ . To what group does magnesium belong?

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