Nitrogen

Symbol

N

Atomic Number

7

Average Atomic Mass

14

Number of Protons

7

Number of Electrons

7

Electron Configuration

[He]2s²2p³

Melting Point

-210°C

Boiling Point

-19°C

Normal Phase at 25°C

Gas

Classification (Nonmetal, Metal, Metalloid)

Nonmetal

My element is in Group 15 and Periode 2 of the Periodic Table.

Origin of Element Name

This name is from the Greek. The Greek words 'nitrogen' and 'genes' meaning nitre forming.

Discovered by Daniel Rutherford in the year 1772.

Interesting Facts About My Element

1. Nitrogen is colorless, tasteless, and odorless.
2. Liquid Nitrogen is not toxic.
3. 'Burnt Air' is another name for nitrogen.
4. Earth has more nitrogen in the air than Mars does.
5. Rain contains nitrogen.