Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Science > Chemistry > Elements and Compounds > How did Joseph black discovered magnesium?

How did Joseph black discovered magnesium?

In: Elements and Compounds [Edit categories]

Answer:

Magnesia, (the name derives probably from the ancient district of Magnesia in Asia Minor), the oxide of magnesium, was shown to be an alkaline earth different from lime by the Scottish chemist Joseph Black in 1755; he observed that magnesia gave rise to a soluble sulfate, whereas that derived from lime was known to be insoluble.

First answer by ID1075427685. Last edit by ID1075427685. Question popularity: 2 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Elements and Compounds questions?

	What is the number of covalent bonds in 8 g of methane?	Answer it!
	What is the chemical composition of glycerol?	Answer it!
	What are the chemical formulas for each of the halogen molecules?	Answer it!
	What is the mass number of element e?	Answer it!
	How is the atomic mass decreased in beta minus radiation?	Answer it!

Relevant answers:

Where did Joseph Black find magnesium?
Edinburgh, Scotland
Who is Joseph black?
He was a scottish scientist
How was magnesium discovered?
Most of the time, new elements are discovered rather accidentally. Magnesium was discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy when he electrolyzed a mixture of mercury oxide and magnesia
Where was magnesium discovered?
Magnesium was discovered in England, most likely Switzerland.
Who discovered magnesium?
Magnesium was first isolated by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808 as an impure metal. Magnesium was isolated in pure form by Bussy in 1831.