Electron Configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2
Name |
Calcium |
Symbol |
Ca |
Atomic Number |
20 |
Atomic Mass |
40.01 |
Number of Protons |
20 |
Number of Electrons |
20 |
Number of Neutrons |
20 |
Melting Point |
839.0 degrees Celcius |
Boiling Point |
1484.0 degrees Celcius |
Normal Phase |
Solid |
Family |
Alkaline Earth Metal |
Period |
4 |
Group |
2 |
Origin of Name |
Derived from the Latin word calcis, meaning lime. |
Date & Place of Discovery |
Discovered by Sir Humphry Davy in 1808 England |
Interesting Facts |
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Common Uses |
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