Science
Periodic table
All 118 elements. Tap one to learn about it.
Every substance is made of elements. Each element has its own atomic number, which is the number of protons in one atom. Rows are called periods and columns are called groups. Tap an element to learn about it.
6CCarbon
Carbon
Atomic number 6. Other non-metal.
Period 2, group 14.
At room temperature: Solid.
Found in every living thing. Diamonds and pencil 'lead' are both carbon.
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