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Carbon atom & ion lab

Change the electron count of Carbon and inspect its charge, shells and reviewed atomic properties.

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C

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
1. Which statement is evidence from this simulation?
2. How should you test the effect of one control?
3. Why read the model notes?

C

Carbon

Z = 6
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 Model

The 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.

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