CARBON
what is the symbol for carbon?
C
when was carbon discovered?
1789
the human body is made up of nearly how much carbon? (looking for a percent)
20%
TRUE or FALSE
Carbon has the highest melting point of all elements.
TRUE
is carbon a metal, nonmetal, or mellatoid
nonmetal
who discovered carbon?
TRUE or FALSE
Carbon is one of the most abundant elements in the universe.
TRUE
Carbon can _____ with itself and many other chemical elements.
bond
what is the atomic number of carbon
6
Where is A.L. Lavoisier from?
Paris, France
DAILY DOUBLE
what period and group is carbon in?
how many valence electrons does carbon have?
Group- 4
Valence electrons- 4
How can carbon be dangerous?
it can damage lung tissue
what Latin word does carbon derive from?
"carbo"
Name one thing carbon is commonly used for?
fuel, Graphite is used for pencil tips, high-temperature crucibles, dry cells, electrodes and as a lubricant. Diamonds
what are the three forms of carbon?
amorphous, graphite, and diamond.
what are the melting and boiling points for carbon?
Melting Point (K): 3,823 kelvin
Boiling Point (K): 5,100 kelvin