Manganese
Basic information
Symbol: Mn
Atomic number: 25
Atomic weight: 55
Group: 7
Period: 4
Color: Sivery Metallic
Classification: Metallic
History
Manganese was isolated by Gahn in 1774 in Sweden. It got its name from the latin word Magnes, and it is in group 7 of the periodic table. Manganese is a reactive metal and it resembles Iron.