Carbon is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6. It has several allotropes including diamond, graphite, and amorphous carbon. In its elemental form, carbon exists as graphite and diamond. It is widely distributed in nature, occurring in all living things as well as in fossil fuels like coal and oil. Carbon forms many compounds and plays a key role in the carbon cycle. Increased carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion and deforestation are contributing to global warming through the greenhouse effect.
Carbon is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6. It has several allotropes including diamond, graphite, and amorphous carbon. In its elemental form, carbon exists as graphite and diamond. It is widely distributed in nature, occurring in all living things as well as in fossil fuels like coal and oil. Carbon forms many compounds and plays a key role in the carbon cycle. Increased carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion and deforestation are contributing to global warming through the greenhouse effect.
