Why does magnesium glow with such a bright white light?

Subject: Why does magnesium glow with such a bright white light?

Date: Wed Jan 10 17:57:28 2001
Posted by Sarah
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Area of science: Chemistry
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I do not understand why magnesium glows with a much brighter light than 
the other elements in its column which also have 2 electrons in their 
outer shell but do not burn nearly as brightly. This is when the metals 
are burning to form oxides.

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