7N

Nitrogen

Nonmetal

Properties of Nitrogen

Atomic number (Z)
7
Symbol
N
Name
Nitrogen
Atomic mass
14.007 u
Period
2
Group
15
Family
Nitrogen group
Classification
Nonmetal
Electron configuration
[He] 2s² 2p³

About Nitrogen

Nitrogen is a chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7 (atomic mass of about 14.007 u). It is classified as a nonmetal on the periodic table.

On the periodic table, Nitrogen is located in period 2, in group 15, belonging to the nitrogen group family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.

The electron configuration of Nitrogen is [He] 2s² 2p³, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.

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