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The Calcium that everyday people think of is not pure calcium. People think of milk and other things of that nature when Calcium is brought into the picture. But Calcium is not pure by any means in substances such as milk. It is actually Calcium Phosphate, a molecule containing Calcium atoms with phosphorous and oxygen. So when your mother says, "Drink all your milk honey. The calcium will make your bones strong." she is not completely correct. Pure Calcium, unknown to most people is very active and dangerous. Why? Because when it combines with moisture or touches any type of moisture, such as oils, waxes, and other things, it explodes. The bonds are broken and create energy.(In this case, it is heat). For example, if you put pure Calcium in you hand, the moment it touches your skin, it will explode. This is because there are oils in your skin that are used to keep your skin from cracking when you bend a joint such as your finger and these oils make the Calcium react very explosively when they touch your skin. This will result in extensive damage and will kill many of the cells in your hand. To sum it all in to answer your question, Pure calcium coming in contact with any part of the body will result in that same phenomenon.
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∙ 14y agoNO because the substance is in our dairy produts that we drink and eat.
to a certain extent because if you are taking calcium pills you and take more than recommended then you could become toxic.
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Why is calcium carbonate used to neutralize acidic water instead of calcium oxide?
Because if you over correct, excess calcium carbonate is all but harmless, whilst excess sodium hydroxide can be corrosive and toxic.
Why isn't magnesium hydroxide used as an antacid opposed to calcium hydroxide?
Magnesium, although having the same valence electron configuration as calcium, is toxic to humans at lower levels. Humans can handle having more ionic calcium in their system than they can ionic magnesium, so calcium salts are more commonly used as antacids. However, I don't believe calcium hydroxide is what is used as an antacid in humans - hydroxides are strong bases and I would think this would be very caustic and could cause chemical burns to the digestive tract. I believe the actual antacide is calcium carbonate. However, the above paragraph about why magnesium versus calcium is still true for a carbonate salt.
What mineral is calcium?
Calcium is calcium-it is its own nutrient.
The most common mineral in the body is?
Diamond No its calcium.
Are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate ionic forms of calcium?
Yes, they are calcium salts.
Is calcium toxic to dogs?
No. It helps their bones grow.
Why is taro toxic when raw?
In its raw form the plant is toxic due to the presence of calcium oxalate, although the toxin is destroyed by cooking.
Which calcium supplements most likely to be contaminated with toxic mineral?
Oyster shells
What are the non toxic salts?
Examples: sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium chlorides etc.
Are calcium and chlorine the same thing?
No Calcium is a soft reactive metal. Chlorine is a toxic yellow reactive gas. They react together Ca + Cl2 = CaCl2
What are four metals that can reach toxic levels through acid deposition?
Magnesium, aluminum, mercury, and calcium
Is calcium silicate safe to ingest?
Calcium carbonate is the least useable form of calcium found in nature. Carbonate is such a bad chelator it cannot be considered as such, it is simply an anion. Chelated calcium is what the body needs. calcium orotate, calcium citrate, and the like. Ionized calcium is used by nanobacteria to build calcium plaque, so if you meet a person with atherosclerosis who wants to die sooner, give that person some coral calcium.
Is calcium phosphate toxic?
phosphate is completely poisonous, calcium phosphate is put into tortillas and crackers and stuff like that. It may keep mold from growing while it's on the shelf, but it can cause a plethora of health problems.
What effects vitamin d to your health?
It increases the intestinal absorption of calcium. Low levels of vit. D leads to low calcium stores, increasing the risk of fracture. Excessive doses of vit. D can be toxic for the body. It can raise blood calcium levels that may cause grogginess and constipation.
Why is calcium carbonate used to neutralize acidic water instead of calcium oxide?
Because if you over correct, excess calcium carbonate is all but harmless, whilst excess sodium hydroxide can be corrosive and toxic.
Is it harmful to eat tailor' chalk?
chalk is not edible contains toxic compounds wll make u sick u can overcome this habit go for calcium tablets
Why isn't magnesium hydroxide used as an antacid opposed to calcium hydroxide?
Magnesium, although having the same valence electron configuration as calcium, is toxic to humans at lower levels. Humans can handle having more ionic calcium in their system than they can ionic magnesium, so calcium salts are more commonly used as antacids. However, I don't believe calcium hydroxide is what is used as an antacid in humans - hydroxides are strong bases and I would think this would be very caustic and could cause chemical burns to the digestive tract. I believe the actual antacide is calcium carbonate. However, the above paragraph about why magnesium versus calcium is still true for a carbonate salt.
