carbon

6 Protons6 Neutrons

CARBON is the most important element in life. It is a member of group 14 on the Periodic Table, making it a nonmetal. CARBON is found in abundance in the sun, stars, comets, and atmospheres of most planets. It is a vital part of your body all the way down to your DNA!

CARBON

Carbon can take the forms of:+ CHARCOAL+ GRAPHITE+ DIAMOND

Carbon has an atomic number of 6, meaning there are 6 protons in the nucleus. Carbon has an atomic mass of 12, meaning that the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus equal 12.

This is a Bohr Model of Carbon. It has 4 valence electrons.

Common Uses+ Graphite, a form of carbon, is used to make pencil lead+ Diamonds, a form of carbon, are used in jewelry+ Basis of fuels such as oil and coal+ Everyday products such as Nylon, perfume, plastics, and shoe polish