Name:

Carbon

Symbol:

C

Latin Name:

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Atomic Number:

6

Average Atomic Mass:

12.0 amu

# Protons:

6

# Electrons (neutral atom):

6

# Neutrons (most common isotope):

6

Common Ion(s):

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Common Isotopes:

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Electronegativity:

2.5  

Ionic radius:

15 picometers  

Atomic Radius:

77 picometers  

Ionization Energy:

1086 KJ / mol  

Common Compounds:

CO2, sugars, all organic compounds  

Common Uses:

pencils, diamond jewelry  
     


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Created By: Mrs. D. M. Spering
 Created: March 25th, 2004
 Revised: May 2006
 Abington Senior High School
 Science Department
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