Carbon Family

Carbon Family Elements

• Carbon
• Silicon
• Tin
• Lead
• Germanium

1. All of the elements in this family can form four bonds.
2. The Carbon family is found in all living material.
3. They always lose electrons.

Carbon in the Real World

• In all living material.
• Lead is used in plumbing and to protect you from radiation.(x-rays)
• Silicon is the second most abundant element in the Earth.

Carbon

Carbon is black and transparent. It has a rough and solid texture.

Carbon Facts

• Atomic number- 6
• Atomic Mass-12.011
• Density-2267 kg/m-3
• Some forms of Carbon may sink and some may float in water.

Carbon in the Real World

• In all living material in the universe.
• It is used in printing ink cartridges.
• Carbon-14 and Carbon-12 are used to date organic matter.

Carbon Facts

• You can use Carbon to cook on your grill.
• There is more carbon in your pencil than lead(there is none).
• Diamonds are one of the hardest substances. Made of Carbon.

Historical Facts

• The date and place of discovery is unknown.
• From the Latin word "carbo" meaning charcoal.