Magnesium is a metal that was made by the British chemist; Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. Humphrey is known for his research of reactions with electrical energy and chemical reactions. Magnesium is the light weight metal that doesn't change under normal conditions. Magnesium is found in the alkali earth metal family, which is group two of the periodic table. In 1808 Sir Humphrey Davy isolated Magnesium. Today it is obtained mainly by electrolysis of combined magnesium. Magnesium …showed first 75 words of 433 total…

…showed last 75 words of 433 total…keeps heart rhythm steady, and bones strong. So whether people realize it or not, magnesium is a major part of our daily lives. We use it in our homes; when we travel, airplanes, helicopters and in lawnmower when we cut our grass, or that lawn chair that you always relax in.. References Chemistry sixth edition by Raymond chang http://www.intlmag.org/ www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/supplements/magn.html http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia