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Carbon is an organic element which is prevalent in nature and living organisms. The [[Atomic weight|atomic weight]] of carbon is 12 and its [[ | Carbon is an organic element which is prevalent in nature and living organisms. The [[Atomic weight|atomic weight]] of carbon is 12 and its [[Atomic number|atomic number]] is 6. Carbon exists naturally as two [[Allotropes|allotropes]] namely [[Graphite|graphite]] and [[Diamond|diamond]]. The melting point of carbon is 3652<sup>o</sup>C and its boiling point is 4827<sup>o</sup>C. Being that Carbon is the only element that forms strong single [[Covalent bond|covalent bonds]] to itself, it is an intricate constituent of the biosphere <ref>http://www.lenntech.com/periodic/elements/c.htm</ref><ref>http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele006.html</ref><ref>http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/chemistry/2069981-overview-element-carbon/</ref>. | ||
Both [[graphite|graphite]] and [[diamond|diamond]] consist of carbon atoms alone, but have different structures and bonding which define their physical properties. Diamond being much more strongly bonded than graphite hence their obvious differences. | |||
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Revision as of 20:00, 10 November 2011
Carbon is an organic element which is prevalent in nature and living organisms. The atomic weight of carbon is 12 and its atomic number is 6. Carbon exists naturally as two allotropes namely graphite and diamond. The melting point of carbon is 3652oC and its boiling point is 4827oC. Being that Carbon is the only element that forms strong single covalent bonds to itself, it is an intricate constituent of the biosphere [1][2][3].
Both graphite and diamond consist of carbon atoms alone, but have different structures and bonding which define their physical properties. Diamond being much more strongly bonded than graphite hence their obvious differences.