Difference between revisions of "Calcium"
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{{Element | name=Calcium | symbol=Ca | anumber=20 | amass=40.1 amu | noe=20 | class=Standard metal | cstructure=Cubic | color=Silver | date=1808 | discname=[[Sir Humphrey Davy]] | origname=From the Latin ''calcis''. | uses=Calcium is one of the primary elements in bones, shells, etc. Taking Calcium internally can promote bone growth. | obtained=Chalk, limestone, marble, vitamin to promote bone growth. }} | {{Element | name=Calcium | symbol=Ca | anumber=20 | amass=40.1 amu | noe=20 | class=Standard metal | cstructure=Cubic | color=Silver | date=1808 | discname=[[Sir Humphrey Davy]] | origname=From the Latin ''calcis''. | uses=Calcium is one of the primary elements in bones, shells, etc. Taking Calcium internally can promote bone growth. | obtained=Chalk, limestone, marble, vitamin to promote bone growth. }} | ||
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Revision as of 21:25, April 5, 2007
| Calcium | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Ca |
| Atomic number | 20 |
| Classification | Standard metal |
| Atomic mass | 40.1 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1808 |
| Name of discoverer | Sir Humphrey Davy |
| Name origin | From the Latin calcis. |
| Uses | Calcium is one of the primary elements in bones, shells, etc. Taking Calcium internally can promote bone growth. |
| Obtained from | Chalk, limestone, marble, vitamin to promote bone growth. |
