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Calcium is an element because it contains only one type of atom i.e., Ca.

Compounds are formed when elements combine i.e., there are more than one type of atoms.

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Calcium is a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. It is a soft gray alkaline earth metal that is essential for living organisms, particularly in bone structure and nerve function. Common calcium compounds include calcium carbonate (found in limestone and chalk), calcium chloride (used in ice melt products), and calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

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