| Impure carbon is in almost everything. It is in us and all our little furry friends. We use it for heat. We use it for fuel. In short we honestly couldn't be here with out it. | |||
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| If you need more information on the element carbon then visit the CARBON website
or if you want information on Buckyballs...Click Here. | Carbon often forms with two oxygen atoms to form CO2. This form is often contributed to the destruction of the ozone layer. | Manufacturing uses oil and natural gas to create energy. Oil is made from decomposed plants and other organic material. These are rich in carbon. Natural gas is made up of one carbon atom surrounded by four hydrogen atoms.
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Carbon was used in history, and it can be used to date history. Carbon in the form of coal was used for warmth before we used natural gas, and coal continues to be used to make everybody’s favorite bar-b-que. Radio Carbon Dating is used to date artifacts that are really old. It is based on the fact that carbon-14 decays at a steady rate. |