Multiple choice general knowledge What is the 7th element on the periodic table of elements? Oxygen Hydrogen Helium Nitrogen Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The periodic table's first seven elements in order are: 1) Hydrogen, 2) Helium, 3) Lithium, 4) Beryllium, 5) Boron, 6) Carbon, 7) Nitrogen. Therefore, nitrogen is the 7th element. Oxygen is actually the 8th element on the periodic table.