N
Nitrogen Symbol (N)
Nitrogen is element 7 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol N and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and common compounds.
What does N mean?
N is the chemical symbol for nitrogen, element number 7 in the periodic table. Nitrogen is a reactive nonmetal in group 15, period 2. It is about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere; it is essential in proteins, DNA and fertilisers.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | N |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 7 |
| Standard atomic weight | 14.007 |
| Group / period | 15 / 2 |
| Element category | reactive nonmetal |
| Electron configuration | 1s² 2s² 2p³ |
| Common compounds | N₂, NH₃, HNO₃, NO₂ |
How to type N
- Plain text: type
N— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as N₂ — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{N}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{N}. - HTML:
N; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for nitrogen?
The chemical symbol for nitrogen is N.
What is the atomic number of nitrogen?
Nitrogen has atomic number 7, meaning each atom has 7 protons.
What is the electron configuration of nitrogen?
The ground-state electron configuration of nitrogen is 1s² 2s² 2p³.