No. Nitrogen is a nonmetal, classified as a reactive nonmetal on the periodic table.

How many protons does nitrogen have?

Nitrogen has 7 protons. Its atomic number is 7, which is also the number of electrons in a neutral atom of nitrogen.

What group and period is nitrogen in?

Nitrogen is in group 15 and period 2 of the periodic table, in the p-block.

What is the atomic mass of nitrogen?

The atomic mass of nitrogen is 14.007 u (unified atomic mass units).

Element 7

Nitrogen (N)

Reactive nonmetal · Period 2 · Group 15 · p-block

Nitrogen (N) is element 7 of the periodic table, a reactive nonmetal in period 2, group 15 (p-block) with an atomic mass of 14.007 and is a gas at standard conditions.

At a glance

Atomic number: 7
Symbol: N
Atomic mass: 14.007 u
Category: Reactive nonmetals
Period: 2
Group: 15
Block: p-block
Phase at STP: gas

Electron structure

Electron configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p3
Shorthand configuration: [He] 2s2 2p3
Electrons per shell: 2, 5
Oxidation states: -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5

Physical properties

Melting point: 63.15 K (-210 °C)
Boiling point: 77.36 K (-195.79 °C)
Density: 0.0012506 g/cm³
Phase: gas

Atomic properties

Electronegativity (Pauling): 3.04
Atomic radius: 56 pm
Covalent radius: 71 pm
Van der Waals radius: 155 pm
First ionization energy: 1402 kJ/mol
Electron affinity: -7 kJ/mol

Notable isotopes

Notable isotopes of Nitrogen: mass number, atomic mass, natural abundance, and stability.
Isotope	Mass	Abundance	Stability
N-14	14.00307	99.63%	Stable

Common uses

Fertilizers
Explosives
Food preservation
Cryogenics

Discovery

Year: 1772
Discovered by: Daniel Rutherford
Country: Scotland

Frequently asked questions

Is nitrogen a metal?: No. Nitrogen is a nonmetal, classified as a reactive nonmetal on the periodic table.
How many protons does nitrogen have?: Nitrogen has 7 protons. Its atomic number is 7, which is also the number of electrons in a neutral atom of nitrogen.
What group and period is nitrogen in?: Nitrogen is in group 15 and period 2 of the periodic table, in the p-block.
What is the atomic mass of nitrogen?: The atomic mass of nitrogen is 14.007 u (unified atomic mass units).

Keep exploring

Nitrogen's row is on the printable element property sheet, and its tile is on the periodic table wall chart - the same numbers as above, laid out for A4 or A3 paper.