Carbon (C)

The basis of all known life on Earth and incredibly versatile.

It can form the hardest natural substance (diamond) and one of the softest (graphite).

Element properties

Atomic number
6
Symbol
C
Atomic mass
12.011 u
Category
Nonmetal
Period
2
Group
14
Block
p
State
Solid
Electron configuration
[He] 2s2 2p2
Electronegativity (Pauling)
2.55
Density
2.26 g/cm³
Melting point
3500 °C
Boiling point
4827 °C

Uses