

What is Ca (calcium symbol) means? and where it came from?

I have a science project and I could not found the answer for this.

3 Answers

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Ca is the symbol on the Periodic Table for Calcium. You can research the Periodic Table for more information if you aren't familiar with it. Below is the information for Calcium.

    Symbol: Ca

    Atomic Number: 20

    Atomic Weight: 40.078

    Element Classification: Alkaline-earth Metal

    Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy

    Discovery Date: 1808 (England)

    Name Origin: Latin: calx, calcis (lime).

  • 1 decade ago

    I'm not sure what you mean by where it came from, can you please explain what you mean? But the symbol, Ca, like all symbols on the periodic table of the elements comes from the scientific name of the element, in this case the Latin word(s) calx or calcis.(meaning lime, chalk)

    It was discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808 in England.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    what are the first 2 letters of Calcium...tard?


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