Why calcium is found in the form of compound?

Although calcium is the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust, it is never found in a free state in nature since it is a highly reactive metal. Calcium easily reacts with oxygen and water readily available in our environment and forms corresponding compounds.

This is because Calcium is a highly reactive metal and is found at the top of the Reactivity series.  

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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