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why does calcium have its symbol as ca and not c?

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Answered by parardhadhar2005
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because C is already taken by carbon so calcium is Ca

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Answered by devansh17574
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The ancient Romans instead used lime mortars made by heating limestone (CaCO3); the name "calcium" itself derives from the Latin word calx "lime".Another reason is that To avoid confusion between two elements, Their initials are taken, The Initials of Calx lime is taken as the short of calcium as C is being given or taken b Carbon Element.

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