Atomic Properties
- Atomic Number
- 6
- Atomic Mass
- 12.0110 u
- Electron Configuration
- [He] 2s2 2p2
- Electronegativity
- 2.55
- Block
- p-block
- Group
- 14
- Period
- 2
Physical Properties
- Phase (STP)
- solid
- Melting Point
- 3823.00 K
- Boiling Point
- 4098.00 K
- Density
- 2.2670 g/cm³
About Carbon
Basis of organic chemistry; forms diamonds, graphite, and all living things.
Isotopes of Carbon
Carbon has 2 naturally occurring isotopes, plus 1 notable radioactive isotope.
| Isotope | Mass Number | Atomic Mass (u) | Abundance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12C | 12 | 12 | 98.93% | Stable |
| 13C | 13 | 13.00335484 | 1.070% | Stable |
| 14C | 14 | 14.00324199 | — | Radioactive |
Data source: NIH PubChem (aggregated from IUPAC, NIST)