Calcium

Z 20 40.078 g/molAlkaline Earth Metal

Group

Period

Block

Occurrence

Exploding massive stars 50%Exploding white dwarfs 50%Geochemical class: Lithophile

Biological Role

Humans: MacronutrientPlants: EssentialMicrobes: Essential

History

1808 (discovery, isolation)

Humphry Davy

Named By

Humphry Davy

Latin Name

Calcium

Solar System

Sun

Meteorites

Earth's crust

Oceans

Humans