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Calcium (Ca) is an alkaline earth metal with atomic number 20. It has 20 protons, 20 electrons, and 20 neutrons in its most common isotope. It is a reactive metal that readily forms compounds, especially with oxygen and halogens. Calcium plays a crucial role in biological systems, being essential for bone and tooth formation, muscle contraction, and nerve function.