Top Carbon Flashcards

Welcome to our carbon flashcards! Are you interested in a career in science? Well, you have come to the right place. These flashcards are all about carbon, but what is carbon? Carbon is one of the few elements known since the universe was created. Carbon is the 15th most abundant element in the Earth's crust, and the fourth most abundant element in the universe by mass after hydrogen, helium, and oxygen. It is the second most abundant element in the human body by mass after oxygen. The best known are graphite, diamond, and amorphous carbon.

The physical properties of carbon vary widely. For example, graphite is opaque and black while diamond is highly transparent. Graphite is soft enough to form a streak on paper, while diamond is the hardest naturally occurring material known. If you are curious and want to know more, be sure to check these out for more information about carbon!
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