FACTS
- Carbon is a chemical element with the symbol C and atomic number 6.
- The word carbon comes from the Latin word carbon, meaning coal.
- While carbon forms many different compounds it is a relatively nonreactive element.
- Carbon forms a large number of compounds, more than any other element.
- Carbon is the 4th most common element in the Universe
- Carbon was discovered by early human civilizations in the form charcoal
- Graphite and clay are combined to make the lead used in pencils.
- Charcoal is commonly used for grilling food on barbecues.