Which statement correctly describes compounds? Compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
Each compound is composed of one type of molecule.
Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances by physical means.
Each compound is composed of one type of atom.

ca has a crystalline lattice with positive ions (since it is a metal, metals are positively charged) and electrons flow freely in its structure since the ca atoms have a large nuclear radius so the electrons are not tightly held, therefore the electrons can flow freely since they are not being highly attracted by the nucleus. moreover, one of the properties of metals are that they are conductors of electricity, thus proving ca is the element.