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Ca

Calcium

Atomic number 20 ยท alkaline earth ยท Period 4, Group 2

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20Atomic Number
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40.078Atomic Mass (u)
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alkaline earthCategory
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DavyDiscovered by

01 About Calcium

The most abundant metal in the human body - 99% of it is in bones and teeth. Calcium compounds like limestone shaped human civilisation.

02 Physical Properties

State at room temperature๐Ÿชจ Solid
Melting point842 ยฐC
Boiling point1484 ยฐC
Density1.54 g/cmยณ
Atomic mass40.078 u
Electron configuration2,8,8,2
Period / GroupPeriod 4, Group 2
BlockS-block

03 Discovery

Calcium was discovered in 1808 by Davy.