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    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)
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    Occurrence

    Carbon is found in various natural sources, including minerals, rocks, and the Earth's crust.

    • Fourth most abundant element in the universe by mass
    • 15th most abundant element in Earth's crust
    • Found in all living organisms as the basis of organic compounds
    • Present in atmosphere as carbon dioxide