₆C (Carbon)

Known since ancient times. It was first recognized as an element in the second half of the 18th century. Name: A.L. Lavoisier proposed carbon in 1789 from the Latin carbo meaning "charcoal."

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Carbon is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6. It is nonmetallic and tetravalent making four electrons available to form covalent chemical bonds.It belongs to group 14 of periodic table.

Atomic Weight:   10.81

Density:   2.46 g/cm3

Melting Point:   2075 °C

Boiling Point:   4000 °C

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