Al, Si, Mg
All other elements seem more necessary in life
<em>Role of a catalysts in chemical reactions:</em>
<span><em>Catalyst is a substance, usually used in small amounts relative to the reactants, that modifies and increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed in the process.</em></span>
Mg
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Electron configuration:
²⁴₁₂Mg: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
>>> 3s² - valence shell with 2 valence electrons
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