| name | Carbon |
| latin | Carboneum |
| french | Carbone |
| german | Kohlenstoff |
| symbol | C |
| proton number | 6 |
| atomic weight | 12.0107 |
| Pauling electronegativity | 2.55 |
| electronic configuration | [He] 2s22p2 1s22s22p2 |
| melting point | 3800 K, 3527°C, 6380°F |
| boiling point | 4300 K, 4027°C, 7280°F |
| group | 14 |
| period | 2 |
| state (by 20°C) | solid |
| oxidation states | -4, +2, +4 |
This element has been known since ancient times. The particular discoverer is not known.