C

Carbon

Element 6 · Nonmetal · Period 2, Group 14

Solid · Discovered Ancient

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number6
Atomic Mass12.011u
Electron Configuration[He]2s2 2p2
Electronegativity2.55Pauling
Atomic Radius170pm
Ionization Energy11.26eV
Electron Affinity1.263eV
Oxidation States+4, +2, -4

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point3823K
Boiling Point4098K
Density2.267g/cm³
Group BlockNonmetal
Year DiscoveredAncient