Carbon (C) VS Nitrogen (N)
A definitive side-by-side comparison of two essential element profiles.
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Main Differences
Carbon (C) is an element in the nonmetals category with an atomic number of 6. Nitrogen (N) is an element in the nonmetals category with an atomic number of 7.
Carbon (C) is 1.8x denser than Nitrogen (N). Furthermore, Carbon (C) melts at a significantly higher temperature than Nitrogen (N) (a difference of 3736.8 Kelvin).
Where do the names come from?
Carbon (C) Naming History
The name Carbon is derived from the Latin ‘carbo’, charcoal
Nitrogen (N) Naming History
The name Nitrogen is derived from the Greek 'nitron' and 'genes' meaning nitre forming.
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Carbon (C)
Nitrogen (N)
Category
Nonmetals
Nonmetals
Atomic Number
6
7
Symbol
C
N
Atomic Mass
12.011 u
14.007 u
Group
14
15
Period
2
2
Block
p-block
p-block
Standard State (at 20°C)
solid
gas
Density
2.267 g/cm³
1.251 g/L g/cm³
Melting Point (°C)
Sublimes at 3825°C
−210.0°C
Melting Point (°F)
6917°F
−346.0°F
Melting Point (K)
3800 K
63.15 K
Boiling Point (°C)
Sublimes at 3825°C
−195.795°C
Boiling Point (°F)
6917°F
−320.431°F
Boiling Point (K)
5100 K
77.36 K
Year Discovered:
Ancient
1772
CAS Number
7440-44-0
7727-37-9
Origin of Name:
The name is derived from the Latin ‘carbo’, charcoal
The name is derived from the Greek 'nitron' and 'genes' meaning nitre forming.