Bones, teeth, shells; key signaling ion.
Calcium is a alkaline-earth element located in period 4, group 2 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Ca and atomic number 20. The electron configuration of Calcium is [Ar] 4s2, giving it 2 valence electron(s).
Explore Calcium in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.