Calcium
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1.) What is the chemical symbol for the element Calcium?
The chemical symbol for Calcium is Ca.
2.) What are the chemical and physical properties of Calcium?
Calcium is a metallic element, fifth in abundance in the earth's crust, of which it forms more than 3%. It is an essential constituent of leaves, bones, teeth, and shells. The melting point of calcium is 839 degrees C. The boiling point of calcium is 1484 degrees C. Calcium is found mostly as limestone, gypsum and fluorite...