C-12

The element symbol of Carbon is C. The atomic number is 6, and the atomic mass is 12. It has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons as you can see in this play dough model. Carbon is a non-metal. Since the density of carbon is 2.62 g/cm 3, it sinks. People use carbon for steel and filters. The discoverer of this element is unknown. As seen in these pictures, Carbon is a solid and can be ground into small portions like a powder. media type="file" key="alg_carbonvideo.wmv"