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Carbon is a non-metallic element, with a
chemical symbol C, and an atomic number 6, it
has a relative atomic mass of 12.011. It
occurs on its own as diamond, graphite, and
as fullerenes (the allotropes). Its
atmospheric form is familiar as coal,
charcoal, and soot. The atoms of carbon can
link with one another in rings or chains,
giving rise to innumerable complex compounds.
Analysis of interstellar dust has led to the
discovery of discrete carbon molecules, each
containing 60 carbon atoms. The C60 molecules
have been named buckminsterfullerenes. with
concentrated acids and with hot concentrated
sulphuric or nitric acids it forms carbon
dioxide.
Subject by: Russell Webb