Back to Elements
    C

    Carbon

    Nonmetal

    Atomic Number: 6 • Atomic Mass: 12.0110 u • Period: 2 • Group: 14

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p²
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 2.55
    Boron (B)Nitrogen (N)
    OverviewPropertiesAtomic StructureOccurrenceApplicationsHistory

    Overview

    Carbon is the chemical element with the symbol C and atomic number 6. It belongs to the Nonmetal group and is located in period 2 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:C
    • Atomic Number:6
    • Atomic Mass:12.0110 u
    • Group:14
    • Period:2
    • Category:Nonmetal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:2.55 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Forms more compounds than any other element

    Fun Fact #2

    Exists in multiple allotropes including diamond and graphite

    Common Uses

    • Graphite
    • Diamond
    • Polymers