Manganese and Magnesium are both chemical elements that are
often confused because their name is so similar, but both are
used as elements during metal-making and also as essential
nutrients needed by the body to function properly. Thus, it is
important to know the differences, and similarities, between
these two metallic elements.  First, a few basic facts about the
elements:    Manganese Magnesium Element Manganese Magnesium
 Symbol Mn Mg   State solid  solid   Atomic Number 25  12 
 Element Group Transition Metal  Alkaline Earth Metal   Year
Discovered 1774  1808   Melting Point (F) 2275  1202   After a
quick look at the differences above, one can see the elements
themselves sound similar, and being metals have some similar
properties. Although how they are created and used are very
different. First, manganese is the denser element, appearing in
nature as a free trace element, most often found combined with
iron.  Magnesium is one of the most abundant elements on earth
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