* Protons:
* Charge: +1
* Location: Nucleus
* Number: 20 (This is the defining characteristic of calcium - all calcium atoms have 20 protons)
* Neutrons:
* Charge: 0 (Neutral)
* Location: Nucleus
* Number: Varies depending on the isotope of calcium. The most common isotope has 20 neutrons.
* Electrons:
* Charge: -1
* Location: Orbiting the nucleus in electron shells
* Number: 20 (To balance out the 20 positive protons, there are 20 negative electrons)
Key Concept: Atoms are electrically neutral. This means that the total positive charge from the protons is balanced by the total negative charge from the electrons.