NEET Chemistry
Nitrogen: electronic configuration and properties
Nitrogen has atomic number 7 and electronic configuration [He] 2s2 2p3. Explore its periodic behaviour and open the interactive atom model.
Open Nitrogen in 3DKey properties of Nitrogen
- Symbol
- N
- Atomic number
- 7
- Atomic mass
- 14.0067(2)
- Family
- nonmetal
- Electronic configuration
- [He] 2s2 2p3
- Shell distribution
- 2, 5
- Oxidation states
- -3, -2, -1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Standard state
- gas
Periodic behaviour
Atomic radius: 75 pm. Electronegativity: 3.04. First ionisation energy: 1402 kJ/mol. Use these values comparatively across a period or group rather than memorising them in isolation.
NEET exam focus
For NEET, prioritise the NCERT electronic configuration, periodic position, common oxidation states, and direct trend-based comparisons involving Nitrogen.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the electronic configuration of Nitrogen?
Nitrogen has electronic configuration [He] 2s2 2p3, with shell distribution 2, 5.
What are the oxidation states of Nitrogen?
The listed oxidation states are -3, -2, -1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
How can I view the Nitrogen atom in 3D?
PracticeNEET's interactive periodic table provides a rotatable schematic atom with accurate electron populations by shell.