What are carbon particles?

Carbon particles are tiny bits of carbon, which is the same stuff found in pencils and charcoal.

Imagine you're drawing with a pencil, when you press hard on paper, you leave a dark mark. That’s because the pencil tip is made of graphite, which is a type of carbon. Now picture that graphite being broken down into super small pieces, like dust, those are carbon particles.

Think of carbon particles as tiny specks, so small you can’t see them with your eyes. They're like the dust you get when you rub a pencil against paper, but even smaller!

These little bits can float in the air, especially when something burns, like a fire or a car engine.

When carbon particles are in the air, they can make things look hazy, like when you’re outside on a smoky day. It’s kind of like being in a room full of tiny, invisible dust bunnies, they're there, but you only notice them when they gather together.

So next time you draw with a pencil, remember: you're making carbon particles!