6C
Element 6
Carbon
Nonmetals
Carbon (from Latin:carbo "coal") is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6.
Key data
- Atomic number
- 6
- Atomic mass
- 12.011 u
- Group / Period
- 14 / 2
- Block
- p-block
- Phase at STP
- Solid
- Density
- 1.821 g/cm³
- Melting point
- —
- Boiling point
- —
- Electron configuration
- [He] 2s2 2p2
Common uses
- •Steel
- •Diamond tools
- •All life on Earth
Discovery
Year: Known since antiquity
Discovered by: Ancient Egypt
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Carbon?
Carbon has atomic number 6. Its symbol is C and its atomic mass is 12.011 u.
What category of element is Carbon?
Carbon is classified as nonmetals. It sits in group 14, period 2 of the periodic table.
What is Carbon used for?
Common uses of Carbon include: Steel, Diamond tools, All life on Earth.
When was Carbon discovered?
Carbon has been known since antiquity.
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