Carbon
C
Atomic Number:6
Mass Number:12.011
Period Number:2
Group Number:14
Group Name:Carbon Family
State of Matter:Gas
Non-metal
Real World Use
Diamond//When a carbon is left in a high pressure area for a long time, the atoms are pushed to form a crystal, or the diamond. Diamonds are in jewelry used everyday.
Real World Use
Graphite//Inside of writing utensils called pencils that are used daily by millions.
Real World Use
Plastics//Almost all plastics are made of carbon. Plastics have lots of oil in them just like gasoline does, therefore both having carbon be a big factor.