How many protons and electrons are present in a nitrogen atom?

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How many protons and electrons are present in a nitrogen atom?

2007-11-02 15:20:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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I thought the element nitrogen was number 7 and had the weight of 14... therefore the electrons would be 7 as well as the protons.

2007-11-06 13:16:13 · answer #1 · answered by jstanothergrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The element number is usually equal to the number of protons in an atom. If that atom is in a neutral state, then there will be an equal number of electrons. Therefore, since nitrogen is element 14, there will be 14 protons and 14 electrons.

2007-11-02 15:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Have you even looked at the periodic table?

2007-11-02 16:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋