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Ca

Calcium

Atomic Z: 20 · Mass A: 40

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Ca

Calcium

Z = 20

Mass A = 40 u · Alkaline Earth Metal

Protons (p⁺)
20
Neutrons (n⁰)
20
Electrons (e⁻)
20
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Scientific Summary

Essential alkaline earth metal that forms bones, teeth, seashell calcium carbonate, and building cement.

Did You Know?

Calcium is the 5th most abundant element in the human body by mass!

Practical Applications

Bone & Dental Structure
Portland Cement Construction
Limestone & Marble
Steel Deoxidizer
Discovered By: Humphry DavyYear: 1808