Name |
Carbon |
Symbol |
C |
Atomic Number |
6 |
Atomic Mass |
12.01 |
Number of Protons |
6 |
Number of Electrons |
6 |
Number of Neutrons |
6 |
Melting Point |
3500 degrees Celcius |
Boing Point |
4827 degrees Celcius |
Normal Phase |
Solid |
Family |
Nonmetal |
Period |
2 |
Group |
14 |
Origin of Name |
Carbon comes from the Latin word, Carbo, meaning coal. |
Date and Place of Discovery |
Known since ancient times, first recognized as element in second half of 18th century, A.L. Lavoisier proposed name in 1789. |
Interesting Facts |
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Common Uses |
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