Carbon Atom Quiz

The word "carbon" comes from which Latin word meaning "coal"?

• cabus

• carbo

• carbas

• carbonei

Which of the following is created from carbon?

• Pencil graphite

• Diamonds

• Charcoal

• All of the above

What is the atomic number of carbon?

• 16

• 6

• 5

• 8

How is carbon used in the ecosystem?

• With plants during photosynthesis

• To create oxygen in trees

• To filter water through rock formations

• All of the above

What is the strongest and more durable material made from carbon?

• Diamonds

• Carbon fiber

• Graphite

• Coal

What is the periodic symbol for carbon?

• Ca

• Cb

• C

• Cn