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Calcium is a very reactive metal and is always found in a reacted state in compounds where it is ionic, present as the Ca2+ ion. The best known mineral is limestone, calcium carbonate. Calcium metal is not produced commercially in great quantities, one method of production is to react calcium oxide with aluminium at high temperature, , a so-called aluminothermic reaction similar to the thermite reaction, where aluminium is the reducing agent.
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∙ 14y agoCalcium is an element and is made of 20 protons and 20 neutrons. Calcium is found in food and water. Hard water contains much more calcium then soft water, plants contain calcium because it is absorbed through the soil and through the water.
Water contains calcium because the element is found in rocks and soil that water comes in to contact with and then causes the calcium to be suspended in through a series of reactions (chemical and physical).
Milk contains quite a bit of calcium because babies (be it baby animals or baby people) need calcium to build up immunity systems, and to help form bones. The milk is given from the mother to the baby and that delivery has been used since the begining of time, the calcium is put in to the milk because the mother eats plants or animals, and drinks water. Evolution dictated that milk contain the calcium in the concentration that it is in for animals and people.
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∙ 6y agoCalcium fluride exist in nature as the mineral fluorite.
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How did limestone rock get its name?
Limestone is made out of Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 . Calcium carbonate is the active ingredient in agricultural lime and it is from this that the rock it was mine from gets its name.
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 in salt?
Sodium chloride doesn't contain calcium. Calcium chloride contain calcium.
What is a spar flourspar mine?
A mine in which calcium crystals is mined, mostly found in southern Illinois & some eastern Kentucky counties.
How did limestone rock get its name?
Limestone is made out of Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 . Calcium carbonate is the active ingredient in agricultural lime and it is from this that the rock it was mine from gets its name.
Can you get calcium deposits on your ear?
Yes you can actually. I got mine from getting my ears pierced. Yes, just piercing might cause you to get a calcium deposit. I've had mine for about 13 weeks. I would recommend if you have one to tell your doctor right away.
If pregnant should you take calcium and Vitamin B along with a prenatal?
Some doctors (mine included) advise taking extra calcium because the growing baby is taking a lot of your supply. Vitamin B6 may help with "morning" sickness. The reason to separate between taking calcium and prenatals is the absorption of iron. If your prenatal has low levels of calcium then separate calcium from prenatal and that way you will absorb both. If your prenatal is high on calcium, then it doesn't matter anyhow. In that case you might cinsider taking iron separately. That was my case.
What mineral is calcium?
Calcium is calcium-it is its own nutrient.
What are the elements present in calcium hydrogen sulphate?
the 3 elements found in calcium sulfate are calcium,sulfur and oxygen
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.
What is the name of the chemical formula CaS?
Ca is the periodic symbol for Calcium. S is the periodic symbol for Sulfur. As such, CaS2 is a compound of calcium and sulfur.
Is calcium in salt?
Sodium chloride doesn't contain calcium. Calcium chloride contain calcium.
Which element is a constituent of bones and teeth?
Milk
What is the word equation for extraction of calcium from calcium oxide by electrolysis?
calcium oxide --> calcium + oxygen
