Atomic number:	14		Atomic weight:	28.0855
Shells:	2,8,4		Orbitals:	[Ne] 3s2 3p2
Melting point:	1410°C		Boiling point:	3265°C
Covalent radius:	1.11	Å	Atomic volume:	12.1	cm³/mol
Atomic radius:	1.46	Å	Ionic radius:	.26 (+4)	Å
Electronegativity:	1.80		Oxidation states:	2,(4),-4
1st ionization pot.:	8.1517	V	2nd ionization pot.:	16.345	V
3rd ionization pot.:	33.492	V	Specific heat:	0.71	J/gK
Heat of fusion:	50.550	kJ/mol	Heat of vapor.:	384.220	kJ/mol
Thermal conduct.:	1.48	W/cmK	Electrical conduct.:	2.52e-12	10^6/cm ohm
Density:	2.33	g/cm³	Valence:	4