Carbon's atomic number is 6 and its symbol is C. Carbon atoms can bond together in many different ways producing graphite, diamond, and buckminsterfullerene. Carbon gets its name from the Latin word “coal” because carbon makes up a large portion of coal. Carbon is part of all organic life. When combined with hydrogen and oxygen, it forms
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This was a gift for the science teacher in our family, and not his first element. Each one is a wonderful addition to his growing collection, and always admired by anyone who sees them.