Is magnesium considered a solid, liquid or gas and why?

At STP (standard temperature and pressure) , magnesium is a solid. Therefore, it is considered a solid on the periodic table. The only two liquid elements at STP on the table are Mercury and bromine. read more

Magnesium oxide is a solid at normal temperature and pressure. Don’t ask why, it just is. It’s a refractory, melting at 2850°C (5166°F) and vaporizing at 3600°C (6510°F). read more

Magnesium belongs to the family of"alkali earth metals", which form period IIA. This also includes berylium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium. Magnesium metal compares in strength and weight to aluminum, and is often used in missiles, rockets, and aircraft. read more