Ca

Calcium

Element 20 · Alkaline earth metal · Period 4, Group 2

Solid · Discovered Ancient

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number20
Atomic Mass40.08u
Electron Configuration[Ar]4s2
Electronegativity1Pauling
Atomic Radius231pm
Ionization Energy6.113eV
Oxidation States+2

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1115K
Boiling Point1757K
Density1.54g/cm³
Group BlockAlkaline earth metal
Year DiscoveredAncient