Introduction

Calcium (chemical element), is one of the

alkaline earth metals of Group 2 in the
periodic table. Calcium is the most abundant
metallic element in the humans body and the
fifth most abundant element in Earths crust.
It reacts with other compounds to form
calcium compound. The rate of reaction is
different.
There are different kinds of calcium
compounds. People have used these calcium
compounds for thousands of years. Different
kind of calcium compounds have different
properties and uses.

Formation of Calcium Carbonate

Calcium + oxygen + carbon
Carbonate

Calcium

Properties of Calcium Carbonate

R
R

eacts with acid

Calcium Carbonate + Hydrochloric acid

C
A
L
C
I
U
M

Calcium Chloride + water + carbon

dioxide

Uses of Calcium
Carbonate

C
A
R
Industrial Uses
Hard and insoluble in
B
water
O
Breaks down when
heated
N
Exists in many natural
A
forms
T
E
[Nitric acid: Calcium Nitrate]

[Sulfuric acid: Calcium Sulfate]

- used as an ingredient of
cement
- purified iron from iron ore in
blast
furnace

Dietary
Applications
- make gastric antacid
and calcium pills

Environmental
Applications

-neutralize acidic condition in

soil and water

-used as a PH corrector

- used in the refining of sugar

e.g.

Formation of Calcium Oxide (quicklime)

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Oxide

Properties of
Calcium Oxide
Dissolves in water to
form alkali
Calcium oxide + few drop of water

Calcium Hydroxide

Not effected by heat

Calcium oxide has no flammable,
explosive or
oxidizing properties.

Only exists in dry

powder
Uses of Calcium Carbonate
Industrial Uses
Used in:
- making glass
-purifying sugar
-preparing bleaching powder

C
A
L
C
I
U
M
O
X
I
D
E

Agricultural

-preparing calcium carbide

Uses
- to treat acidic
soil

Formation of Solid Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked

Lime)
Calcium Oxide + a few drop of water
Hydroxide

Solid Calcium

Properties of Solid Calcium Hydroxide

Decomposed when heated
Have a strong base
Strong hydrogen bonds exist between the layers.

Uses of Solid Calcium Hydroxide

Niche Uses
- as an ingredient in making plaster,
mortar and whitewash

S
O
L
I
D
C
A
L
C
I
U
M
H
Y
D
R
O
X
I
D
E

- as an addictive to sea water to reduce

atmospheric carbon
dioxide and mitigate green house
effect.
- reduce the acidity of soils

Food Industries
- make Chinese century eggs

C
A
L
C
I
U
M

- pickle cucumbers and others

-process water for alcoholic drinks and soft drinks

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Solution

(Limewater)
Solid Calcium Hydroxide + Water
Hydroxide Solution

Solution

Calcium

Properties of Calcium Hydroxide

Alkali Solution
Turns red litmus paper to blue
Reacts with Carbon Dioxide
Limewater + Carbon Dioxide

Carbonate + Water
(Chalky)

Uses of Calcium Hydroxide Solution

Calcium

H
Y
D
R
O
X
I
D
E
S
O
L
U
T
I
O
N

Industry Applications
-as a neutralizing agent in municipal waste water treatment

Arts
-used as a paint
whitewash

Environmental Applications
- as a primary supplement of calcium and alkalinity for reef aquariums

WORK DONE BY : CHELSEA WONG QIAN SII

CLASS

: 3 Amanah

TITLE

: CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
INCLUDED

GUIDED BY
RAYMOND

DIFFERENT PROPERTIES AND USES OF

DIFFERENT CALCIUM COMPOUNDS

: TEACHER PHILONIA JANE