Multiple choice

In nitrogen atom, seven electrons are present. What is the atomic number of nitrogen?

  1. 7

  2. 14

  3. 8

  4. 16
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Explanation

The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus. In a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons, so nitrogen with 7 electrons has an atomic number of 7.

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