Carbon
Symbol
C
Atomic Number
6
Atomic Weight
12.011
Element Classification
Discovered By
Known to the ancients
Discovery Date
n/a (Unknown)
Name Origin
Latin: carbo, (charcoal).
Density(g/cc)
2.25 (graphite)
Melting Point
3820
Boiling Point(K)
5100
Appearance
Dense, Black
Atomic Radius(pm)
91
Atomic Volume(cc/mol)
5.3
Covalent Radius(pm)
77
Ionic Radius
16 (+4e) 260 (-4e)
Specific Heat
0.711
Fusion Heat
n/a
Evaporation Heat(kj/mol)
n/a
Thermal Conductivity(@25°C W/m K)
1.59
Debye Temperature
1860.00
Pauling Negativity Number
2.55
First Ionizing Energy(kj/mol)
1085.7
Oxidation States
4, 2, -4
Electronic Configuration
[He] 2s2 2p2
Lattice Structure
Diagonal(DIA)
Lattice Constant
3.570
Lattice C/A Ratio
n/a
