Calcium (Ca) Fun Facts
"The Bone Builder, the hero who provides the strong framework for our bodies and for buildings."
The true essence of Calcium (Ca) on the molecular frontier.
A relatively soft, silvery-white metal.
The chalk used on a blackboard or the cement in a sidewalk.
The element that makes up the bones of iconic skeletons like Jack Skellington.
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Did You Know?
It is the most abundant metal in the human body, making up about 1.5% of our body weight, with 99% of it stored in bones and teeth.
Limestone, marble, and chalk are all different forms of calcium carbonate.
Coral reefs and the shells of many marine organisms are built from calcium carbonate.
Early forms of cement and mortar used by ancient Egyptians and Romans were based on heating limestone (calcium carbonate).
When pure, calcium is a relatively soft, silvery metal that reacts with air and water.