The periodic table/Calcium
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Discovery
[edit | edit source]Calcium was discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808.
Quick Facts
[edit | edit source]Name: calcium atom Symbol: Ca Atomic Mass: 40 Classification: alkaline earth metals |
Protons: 20 Electrons: 20 Neutrons: 20 Color: silvery |
Discovery in: 1808 Density: 1.55 g/cm3 Crystal Structure: cubic Melting Point: 839.0 °C Boiling Point: 1484.0 °C Common Uses: reducing agents, alloying agents |
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