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Manganese was first isolated in 1774 by reducing manganese dioxide with charcoal. Manganese is an essential element for photosynthesis and performs vital metabolic functions in humans, though the body contains only small amounts and cannot store it. Manganese has multiple common oxidation states including +2, +4, and +7 and is a gray-white metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.
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