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Atomic Profile
Carbon (C)
Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Carbon element.
6C12.011
Physical Properties
Melting PointSublimates at 3642 °C
Boiling PointSublimates at 3642 °C
Density2.267 g/cm³ (Graphite)
Electronegativity2.55
Group / PeriodGroup 14, Period 2
Electronic Config[He] 2s² 2p²
Bohr Shells2, 4
Bohr Electron Model
Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Carbon.
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Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 4e⁻
Origin & Abundance
Discovery Details
Discovered by Known since antiquity in the year Ancient times.
Natural Occurrence
Abundant in the atmosphere as CO₂, dissolved in oceans, and trapped in carbonate rocks. Constitutes the basis of all fossil fuels.
Common Uses & Applications
- Basic backbone of organic molecules and life
- Steel manufacturing (carbon steel)
- Graphite in pencils and lubricants
- Carbon fiber composites
Common Chemical Compounds
Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Carbon interacting with other elements:
CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide)CH₄ (Methane)C₆H₁₂O₆ (Glucose)CaCO₃ (Calcium Carbonate)
Element Concept Check
What is the capability of carbon to form long chains and rings of carbon-carbon bonds called?
Video Lectures & Fact Files
Watch educational lectures detailing the chemical extraction and molecular spectrums of Carbon.
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