Chemical Symbol for Carbon (+ Color, Uses, State and more...) 2022

Each chemical element has its own symbol and Carbon is no different.

However there's a lot of cool facts about Carbon (C) that most people don't know. Check this out:

Carbon Overview

Chemical Symbol

C (Carbon)

Description

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

Sources

Made by burning organic compounds with insufficient oxygen.

Atomic Number

6

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

12,011

Name Origin

Latin: carbo, (charcoal).

Uses

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

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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