2022: Atomic Symbol for Carbon (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...)

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is C?

The answer is Carbon (C). However there is a lot of stuff about Carbon that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Carbon Overview

Atomic Symbol

C (Carbon)

Sources

Made by burning organic compounds with insufficient oxygen.

Description

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

Name Origin

Latin: carbo, (charcoal).

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Atomic Number

6

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

12,011

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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