The Element Calcium
By Sophia S period 5
Periodic Table info
Atomic #: 20
Atomic Symbol: Ca
Atomic Mass: 40.078 amu
Group & Period: G: 2 P: 4
History, Where it can be found, Physical Properties, numbers of protons,neutron,electrons.
When Discovered: 1808
Who Discovered: Sir Humphrey Davy
Where is it?: In Minerals of Sedimentary, Igneous, and Metamorphic rocks.
5 ways it is used: To make hydrogen, to make milk, life form for bones, life form for shells, and in stalagtites.
Protons: 20
Electrons: 20
Neutrons: 20
Physical Properties: Metal, Soft, Silvery Metallic Color, Density: 1.55 g/cm3
Pics of Calcium
Sample of calcium from red green blue set.
10 grams of calcium under oil.
Small lump of calcium 99.5%.
Sources:
5 Ways You Use It
1. To make hydrogen.
2. As a reducing agent for the preperation of metals like zinconium, uranium, thorium, etc.
3. To form staligtites and staligmites.
4. To make mortar and plaster.
5. Used as a cheap base for chemical industries.
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