Atomic Mass of Carbon (& Secrets: Sources, Uses and more...) 2022

Each atom has its own properties, including Carbon. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Carbon weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 12,011. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Carbon that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Carbon Overview

Carbon Atomic Mass

12,011

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Description

Allotropic forms include diamonds and graphite. Sixth most abundant element in the universe.

Atomic Symbol

C (Carbon)

Atomic Number

6

Learn more about the atomic number.

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

For making steel, in filters, and many more uses. Radiocarbon dating uses the carbon-14 isotope to date old objects.

Sources

Made by burning organic compounds with insufficient oxygen.

Name Origin

Latin: carbo, (charcoal).

Want to learn more details and data about Carbon? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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