Carbon

Element Name: Carbon


 * Element Symbol:** C


 * Atomic Mass:** 12[[image:carbon_quadria.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 6


 * Protons:** 6


 * Electrons:** 5


 * Discovery:** In 1858, a man named Kekule discovered carbon.


 * How it was Named:** Carbon came from the Latin word carbon, which means coal.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 3350°C


 * Boiling Point:** 3800°C


 * Characteristics:** can be diamond,limestone,a gas,graphite,cool,any color.


 * Use of Element:** for diamonds,as pipes,coal,fuel.


 * Interesting Facts: It's found in the sun,stars,comets,and atmospheres of most planets. It's used for alot of things that we use everyday like diamonds,fuel,or coal.**

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