Symbol:
C
Atomic Number:
6
Atomic Weight:
12.011
Element Classification:
Non-Metal
Discovered By:
Known to the ancients
Discovery Date:
n/a (Unknown)
Name Origin:
Latin: carbo, (charcoal).
Density (g/cc):
2.25 (graphite)
Melting Point (K):
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 (@20°C J/g mol):
0.711
Fusion Heat (kJ/mol):
n/a
Evaporation Heat (kJ/mol):
n/a
Thermal Conductivity (@25°C W/m K):
Debye Temperature (K):
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 (Å):
3.570
Lattice C/A Ratio:
n/a