Understanding Carbon in Chemistry

The video tutorial introduces carbon as a chemical element with the symbol 'C' and atomic number 6. It explains how to calculate the number of particles in carbon when given a specific mole amount, emphasizing the importance of understanding atomic properties and the periodic table.

What is the chemical symbol for carbon?

• Cr

• Co

• Ca

• C

What is the atomic number of carbon?

• 14

• 6

• 12

• 8

Which element is represented by the atomic number 6 in the periodic table?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

If you have half a mole of carbon, how many particles does it contain?

• 3.01 x 10^23

• 6.02 x 10^23

• 1.50 x 10^23

• 9.03 x 10^23

What is the significance of the atomic number in the periodic table?

• It shows the number of neutrons in an atom.

• It indicates the number of protons in an atom.

• It represents the number of electrons in an atom.

• It determines the atomic mass of an element.