Which element has 7 protons?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the name of the chemical element that has 7 protons, which corresponds to its atomic number in the periodic table.
Answer
Nitrogen
The final answer is Nitrogen.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Nitrogen.
More Information
Nitrogen, represented by the symbol 'N', is a colorless, odorless gas that makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere by volume. It is essential for plant growth and is a critical component of amino acids and nucleic acids.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the number of neutrons or electrons with the number of protons, but only the proton number determines the element.
Sources
- Understand Basic Chemistry - varsitytutors.com
- Chemical elements - New Scientist - newscientist.com
- What is an element with 7 protons, 7 neutrons, and 10 electrons? - quora.com
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