Page 43 - The Periodic Table Book

Uses MAGNESIUM IN CHLOROPHYLL

Chlorophyll is an important
molecule in plants and is
what makes them green.
At its centre sits a N N
magnesium atom, Mg
Alloy wheel
which helps plants N N
Magnesium alloy convert sunlight into
makes this wheel energy in a process
strong and shiny.
called photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll Alkaline Earth Metals
molecule

The magnesium alloy body
of this camera is lightweight
and will not rust. Epsom salts
Digital camera

Crystals containing
magnesium sulfate are
added to warm water
for a soothing bath.

This powder
makes skin
smooth and soft.
Talcum powder

White lights
from burning
magnesium
compounds

This indigestion
medicine is a
mixture of water
and magnesium
carbonate.
Magnesium
fireworks
Milk of magnesia Portland cement

This widely
used cement
contains powdered
magnesium oxide. The magnesium alloy case of Laptop
this laptop is strong but lightweight.

Magnesium carbonate, or magnesia, reacts flame. Salts composed of magnesium,
with acid in the stomach to settle indigestion. called Epsom salts, named after the place
Heating magnesia produces magnesium oxide, in England where they were first mined,
which is one of the ingredients in cement. work as a muscle relaxant. Magnesium
Magnesium compounds are also used in silicate, known as talc, is a soft mineral
fireworks, and they burn hot with a white used in body powders. 41

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