Question

Whether calcium is said to be a metal or non-metal?

Answer 1

Calcium:

• Calcium is a chemical element having an atomic number $20$ and an atomic symbol$\mathrm{Ca}$.
• Calcium belongs to Group-$2$ and the fourth period.
• It is an alkaline earth metal.

Properties of Calcium as a metal:

• It is a fairly soft metal with a shiny silver surface.
• Calcium is a malleable/ ductile metal.