How many valence electrons does magnesium have?
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Magnesium Has two valence electrons.
Magnesium is an alkaline earth metal, the symbol is mg, magnesium is the 12th element in the periodic table.
Magnesium’s atomic number is 12 and it has electronic configuration
magnesium having a total of 12 electrons. In that 10 electrons are stable it loose 2 electrons so, Magnesium has 2 valence electrons.