6C12.011
Carbon
Reactive non-metal · element 6 · group 14, period 2
Quick facts
| Symbol | C |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 6 |
| Relative atomic mass | 12.011 |
| Category | Reactive non-metal |
| Position | group 14, period 2 |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Melting point | — |
| Boiling point | 3,642 °C |
| Density | 2.267 g/cm³ |
| Electronegativity | 2.55 |
| Electron configuration | [He] 2s2 2p2 |
About Carbon
Carbon has the symbol C and atomic number 6, which means every carbon atom has 6 protons in its nucleus and, in a neutral atom, 6 electrons. At room temperature it is a solid.
Non-metals are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity. They form covalent bonds with other non-metals and negative ions with metals.
Explore it
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