Question

1b. what element is shown in the diagram above (1a)? explain how you know. (2 points)

Explanation:

Step1: Count protons

The number of protons in an atom determines the element. Count the orange - positively charged particles (protons) in the nucleus. There are 7 protons.

Step2: Identify element

The element with 7 protons is nitrogen according to the periodic table where the atomic number (number of protons) defines the element.

Answer:

Nitrogen. The element is identified by the number of protons in the nucleus, and since there are 7 protons, it is nitrogen.