carbon
by Abbie Wilson
about the element
element-carbon
atomic number- 6
atomic mass- 12
protons-6
neutrons- 6
electrons- 6
valence electrons- 4
group number-14
group name-carbon group
carbon reacts with water acids and the halogens group and air
chemical properties- only needs one valence electron and very reactive
physical properties- poor conductors non malleable dull and brittle
nonmetal
the sixth most abundant element in the universe it was created in ancient times