Who first discovered carbon?
H. Moissan
Discovered: First isolated by H. Moissan in 1886 after 74 years of efforts by various investigators (The unknown element had been observed as a constituent of minerals.)
What is carbon’s boiling point?
4,827 °C
carbon
| atomic number | 6 |
|---|---|
| atomic weight | 12.0096 to 12.0116 |
| melting point | 3,550 °C (6,420 °F) |
| boiling point | 4,827 °C (8,721 °F) |
| density |
When was carbon first discovered?
| Carbon | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Discovery | Egyptians and Sumerians (3750 BCE) |
| Recognized as an element by | Antoine Lavoisier (1789) |
| Main isotopes of carbon |
What is carbons state?
Carbon is a non-metal element. At room temperature it is in a solid state. Carbon exists in different forms, including graphite, diamond and graphene.
What family is carbon in?
Group 14
Group 14 is the carbon family. The five members are carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and lead.
Is carbon very reactive?
Despite the fact that it is present in a vast number of compounds, carbon is weakly reactive compared to other elements under normal conditions. At standard temperature and pressure, it resists oxidation; it does not react with sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, chlorine, or any alkali metals.
Why is carbon so special?
Carbon atoms are unique because they can bond together to form very long, durable chains that can have branches or rings of various sizes and often contain thousands of carbon atoms. Silicon and a few other elements can form similar chains; but they are generally shorter, and much less durable.
What does carbon smell like?
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that’s a byproduct of combustion.