Carbon is represented by the element symbol  C  and atomic number 6.  It is a nonmetallic tetravalent - making four electrons availible to form covalent chemical bonds. 

The Different Forms of Carbon

1. Dry Ice:  Dry ice is the solid form of carbon. It's frozen carbon dioxide with a temperature of -78.5°C and melts into a gas rather than a liquid form to creat the popular smoke effect.

2. Fizzy Drinks:   when held under pressure carbon dioxide dissolves into water, and it then causes bubbles on your tongue as it forms a carbonic acid as you take a gulp.

3.Carbon Dating:  The age of fossils and minerals can be found by using carbon - 14 which is a radioactive isotope of carbon.

4.Teeth Whitening:  Carbon is the key element in teeth whitening treatments, found as carbon admide peroxide in both dentist and over-thecounter treatments.

5. Fire Extinguishers:   A fire extinguisher containing carbon dioxide is mainly used for fighting electrical fires. The carbon goes back into the atmosphere without leaving any harmful fumes.

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