Carbon Essay, Research Paper

CARBON

Hi I am the element Carbon who has an atomic structure. I have 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons. My atomic number is number 6 and my atomic mass is 12. I am in period two group three.

My physical properties are I am a non-metal, the state of matter I am at room temperature is a solid. At real high like 900 degrees, I will melt down and turn into carbon dioxide or monoxide. The color I am depends on what I come from. My texture is a smooth texture, and I will not dissolve in water.

My chemical properties are I derive from all living tissues- plants, tar, oil, natural gas, etc. At high temperatures I will react with most metals. I can also be used for fuel.

On the Earth I am found in the crust and on the dead remains of animals. My collecting process is by drilling because of the natural resources in the crust has me, carbon in it, also in the grass from the remains of dead animals. Five major uses of me is gasoline (for automobiles), grass for the animals, oil, fire, and for our food that people eat.

The affect on life I have is that I am very important, without me life could not go on. I am a necessary for humans because I produce the grass for animals, which produces food for people. In my option I can not be replaced by another element. I need to be around.