Carbon atom & ion lab
Change the electron count of Carbon and inspect its charge, shells and reviewed atomic properties.
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Explanation mode
Core label represents the fixed nuclear charge; individual neutrons are not inferred from standard atomic weight.
Reviewed atomic properties
Unavailable measurements remain explicitly unavailable.
First ionization energy1086.5 kJ mol⁻¹
Covalent radius76 pm
Electronegativity2.55 Pauling
Graphite sublimes near 3900 K at 1 atm; the melting point applies under high pressure. The covalent radius quoted is for sp3 carbon.
Description of this simulation
Carbon is neutral here: 6 protons are balanced by 6 electrons across shells 2, 4.
Quick test · 3 questions
C
Carbon
- Protons
- 6
- Electrons
- 6
- Shells
- 2 · 4
- Configuration
- [He] 2s2 2p2
- Common oxidation states
- -4, -3, -2, -1, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Phase near room conditions
- solid
What this model shows — and what it simplifies
Educational ModelThe nuclear charge stays fixed at 6 protons, which is what defines Carbon.
Where do we see this in real life?
The electron count and measured properties of Carbon help determine how it bonds, reacts and is identified in chemical materials.
Explain this result
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