Carbon (C), element 6 – Learn Acer periodic table

Carbon (from Latin:carbo "coal") is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6. On the periodic table, it is the first (row 2) of six elements in column (group) 14, which have in common the composition of their outer electron shell. It is nonmetallic and tetravalent—making four electrons available to form covalent chemical bonds.

Symbol C. Atomic mass 12.011 u. Group 14, period 2. Electron configuration [He] 2s2 2p2. Electrons per shell 2, 4. State at room temperature: Solid. Melting point 4326.9 °C, boiling point unknown. Discovered by Ancient Egypt.

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Carbon (C), element 6 – Learn Acer periodic table

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