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**__ Carbon __**


 * __ Atomic Symbol: __ C
 * __ Atomic Number: __ 6
 * __ Atomic Mass: __ 12.0107
 * __ Standard State of Matter: __ Solid at 298k

Did you know that everywhere you look you find carbon and materials that contain it? Carbon comes from the Latin word for charcoal or coal, “Carbo.” Also, it has been found in many different forms of nature since ancient times. My element is a solid but it came from a gas, such as a form of it we all know as Carbon Dioxide. Some people believe that Carbon is the most unique of the elements because it can form many different compounds. Graphite, charcoal, amorphous and diamonds are the most common forms of this element; nature wise. Graphite is one the softest known materials in the world, while Diamond, another form of carbon, is the hardest. Furthermore, I believe it is also one of the most important elements because the chemicals that create life are based on Carbon. Carbon is found almost everywhere in everyday life. Of course in Diamonds, a precious stone that most women like to own. Also, take a look at that pencil you’re writing with, the lead has graphite in it too! There’s more, the bubbles in your soda; your TV; your water purifier. Even a calorie has some Carbon in it. Carbon is a element that is greatly depended on by humans for everyday life. Every element is equally important but this one stands out the most i believe because it is found in almost any living thing.

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 * __SOURCES__**

Sparrow, Giles. //Carbon//. New York: Benchmark, 1999. Print.

Mark, Winter. "Carbon: the Essentials." //Www.WebElements.com//. The University of Sheffield. Web. Sept.- Oct.

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