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Calcium is a silvery-white, relatively soft metallic element with atomic number 20 and chemical symbol Ca, located in the alkaline earth metals group of the periodic table. Due to its chemical properties, it serves various functions in both industrial processes and biological systems. Calcium, commonly found in nature in compound form, plays a role in numerous areas ranging from construction materials to physiological processes in living organisms. Classification and Basic Properties Calcium is