Carbon (C)
Carboneum
Carbon (C) is a non-metal in period 2, group 14. Its relative atomic mass is 12.011 and the molar mass of the atom is 12.011 g/mol.
Atomic number 6
Atomic mass 12.011
Molar mass 12.011 g/mol
Category Non-metal Solid
Properties of carbon
| Atomic number | 6 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | C |
| Latin name | Carboneum |
| Relative atomic mass | 12.011 |
| Molar mass | 12.011 g/mol |
| Group, period, block | 14, 2, p |
| Category | Non-metal |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [He] 2s² 2p² |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.55 |
| Atomic radius | 70 pm |
Electron configuration of carbon
Electrons per shell
K2L4
Full notation
1s² 2s² 2p²
Noble-gas notation
6 protons · 6 electrons[He] 2s² 2p²
Formula and compounds of carbon
Simple substanceCcarbonMolar mass of C: 12.011 g/mol
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Frequently asked questions
The relative atomic mass of carbon is 12.011, so the molar mass of the atom is 12.011 g/mol.
Full: 1s² 2s² 2p². Noble-gas notation: [He] 2s² 2p².