Question

what are the properties of carbon

Answer 1

as carbon is the father element of hydrocarbon so its main property is to form self linkage called as catenation

Answer 2

Carbon has several allotropes, or different forms in which it exists. Interestingly, carbon allotropes span a wide range of physical properties: diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance, and graphite is one of the softest known substances.

The physical and chemical properties of carbon depend on the crystalline structure of the element. Its density fluctuates from 2.25 g/cm³ (1.30 ounces/in³) for graphite and 3.51 g/cm³ (2.03 ounces/in³) for diamond. The melting point of graphite is 3500ºC (6332ºF) and the extrapolated boiling point is 4830ºC (8726ºF).

Carbon is a soft, dull gray or black non-metal that you can scratch with a fingernail. Th density of carbon as graphite is 2.267 g/mL, which means it will sink in water. Chemical Properties: Carbon, as graphite, burns to form gaseous carbon (IV) oxide (carbon dioxide).