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Periodic-als Ionic Compound

Ionic Compound Selected: Magnesium oxide MgO
Why did you select this Ionic Compound? It was the first one Mrs. Parsons said was
available.


How is this Ionic Compound important/relevant to your life?
Magnesium oxide is used to help relieve heartburn and as a laxative



Facts on the METAL in your Compound

Source 1 Title:
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-998-magnesium.aspx
?activeingredientid=998&activeingredientname=magnesium
1. present in large amounts of the body
2. foods that are high in fiber are high in magnesium
3. take magnesium to prevent magnesium deficiency
4. increase energy and endurance
5. highly flammable
6. source of illumination
7. fireworks
8. silvery- white
9. solid
10. oxidation number +2


Facts on the NONMETAL in your Compound

Source 2 Title:
MLA Citation:


1. oxidation state -2
2. atomic number 8
3. highly reactive
4. need it to live
5. chalcogen group on periodic table
6. 3rd most abundant element in the universe
7. most abundant element by mass in Earths crust
8. discovered in 1773
9. colorless, odorless
10. double bonded


Facts on the Ionic Compound

Source 2 Title:
MLA Citation:


1. laxative
2. white solid mineral
3. used in cement
4. preserves books
5. odorless
6. reference white color
7. inhibits grain growth in ceramics
8. protective coating in plasma screens
9. metal fume fever if inhaled
10. can cause nausea and cramping