Graphene’s superstrength Additional Information Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestRedditGoogle ClassroomPrint By Science News Explores December 16, 2011 at 3:48 pm Power Words carbon: one of the most abundant elements in the universe, found in nature and in all life forms. atom: the smallest particle of an element that can exist either alone or in combination with other particles transistor: an electronic device that is used to control the flow of electricity in electronic equipment graphite: a soft, black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity. Also, this is the “lead” in lead pencils. Return to article