Why is the symbol for carbon C?

Answer 1

Because C is the first letter in carbon.

Your probly wondering why carbon was picked to have C. Because there are other elements with that start with the letter C.

Well because it was the first element to start with a C that was discovered.

Hope my answer helps!(:

Answer 2

The symbol for carbon is C because it is the first letter in the element's name. The symbols for elements are typically derived from either the first letter or the first two letters of their names in English or Latin.

Answer 3

Because the word Carbon starts with the letter C.

Answer 4

Yes, the capital C is unique for carbon