Carbon Element Cube

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Carbon's atomic number is 6 and its symbol is C. Carbon atoms can bond together in many different ways producing graphite, diamond, and buckminsterfullerene. Carbon gets its name f rom the Latin word “coal” because carbon makes up a large portion of coal. Carbon is part of all organic life. When combined with hydrogen and oxygen, it forms important compounds including sugars, alcohols, fats, and esters. The diamond allotrope of carbon is used widely in industry for its hardness and heat conductivity. Show more