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Carbon

 is the 6th element of the periodic table.  The colour of carbon may be black, it is in group 4 and is reactive.

 is the 6th element of the periodic table.  The colour of carbon may be black, it is in group 4 and is reactive.

 is the 6th element of the periodic table.  The colour of carbon may be black, it is in group 4 and is reactive.

Symbol: C

Atomic Mass: 12.011

Atomic Number: 6 

Electronegativity: 2.55

Electrons per shell: 2,4

Melting point:  3500 degrees C

Discoverer:  Unknown

Symbol: C

Atomic Mass: 12.011

Atomic Number: 6 

Electronegativity: 2.55

Electrons per shell: 2,4

Melting point:  3500 degrees C

Discoverer:  Unknown

 - Carbon is a non-metal and is magnetic.

 - It is similar to all group 4 elements having 4 valence electrons, but out of all the group 4 elements, only carbon and silicon are non -metals.

 - Carbon reacts best with oxygen.

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