answersLogoWhite

0

Calcium is highly reactive in its atomic form. It has 2 valence electrons with a relatively low electronegativity. Therefore it is eager to give up those two electrons to give itself an octet by way of ionic bonding. Any atom or ion with a -2 charge (and they are EVERYWHERE) will be very anxious to bond with calcium.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Earth Science

Which two elements occur in a nature as liquid?

Two elements that commonly occur in nature as liquids are mercury and bromine. Mercury is a naturally occurring liquid metal, while bromine is a non-metallic element that exists as a liquid at room temperature.


Is calcium an electric conductor?

Basic: Calcium is a metal More advance: Because when metals bond using metallic bonding they have positive ions in a "sea" of free electrons and these free electrons can carry the charge though the material.


Why ammonium oxalate is added in calcium carbonate solution?

Calcium carbonate is rather INsoluble, so there is no solution of it. I do not know why ammonium oxalate is added to a calcium carbonate solution. Calcium oxalate will then precipitate out of the solution. The ammonium and carbonate will create a weakly bond compound. Actually, more of the ammonium ion will be in solution as free ammonia and more of the carbonate ions will be in solution as free carbon dioxide. That is the nature of those two substances. So, you will have a solution that has a calcium oxalate precipitant on the bottom and is slowly giving off ammonia and carbon dioxide.


Can calcium carbonate conduct electricity when dissolved?

Calcium Carbonate is insoluble in water, however calcium carbonate itself is an ionic compound and ionic bonds do conduct electricity.


Does calcium chloride conduct electricity when solid?

No, calcium chloride does not conduct electricity when solid because it consists of ions that are not free to move and therefore cannot carry an electric current. It only conducts electricity when dissolved in water, as it dissociates into free-moving ions.

Related Questions

Did halogens frequently occur in nature as free elements?

Yes, the halogens did occur in nature as free elements.


Does bromine occur as a liquid in nature?

Bromine is a liquid but doesn't occur in nature as a free element.


Is bromine an element that occur in nature as liquids?

Bromine is a liquid but doesn't occur in nature as a free element.


What are the properties of calcium?

The melting point of calcium is 839 +/- 2°C, boiling point is 1484°C, specific gravity is 1.55 (20°C), with a valence of 2. Calcium is a silvery white, soft alkaline earth metal. Although none of the alkaline earths occur free in nature, calcium compounds are abundant.


What is nature of Mercury?

Mercury do not occur in combine state (i.e. it occur in free state) and in liquid form. It is the only metal who occur in liquid form.


Which metals are not very reactive and occur in a free state in nature?

Gold, silver, and platinum are examples of metals that are not very reactive and occur in a free state in nature. These metals are often found in their pure form, which makes them relatively easy to mine and extract.


Does iron occur in the free state?

Iron does not occur in its free state in nature due to its high reactivity. It is typically found in minerals such as hematite, magnetite, and siderite, which must be processed to extract the elemental iron.


Is calcium in the earth's crust?

Yes, calcium is present in the Earth's crust as one of the most abundant elements. It is primarily found in minerals such as calcite, dolomite, and gypsum. Calcium plays a vital role in various geological processes and is essential for the formation of rocks and minerals.


What is a non spontaneous reaction?

a non spontaneous reaction is a reaction that doesnt occur naturally and it normally tends to favor the reactants of a chemical reaction. Another thing is that it doesnt really produce free energy


Do calcium and bromine have similar chemical properties?

No, the chemical properties of calcium and bromine are not similar. The melting point for Calcium is 8390C, bromine's is -7.250C. Calcium's boiling point is 1484°C, bromine's is 58.750C. etc. Calcium is a silvery white, soft alkaline earth metal. Although none of the alkaline earths occur free in nature, calcium compounds are abundant. Bromine is a reddish-brown liquid, and it has a metallic luster in solid form.


Is calcium hydroxide gluten free?

Calcium Hydroxide is gluten free. Calcium Hydroxide should be safe for patients with celiac and other gluten-related disorders.


Metal is quite reactive and is never free in nature?

Yes, it's true for almost all metals. But some metals like Copper, Mercury, Silver,Gold and Platinum are very less reactive and sometimes occur in free state in nature.