How do I label this element?

Question

A nitrogen atom has 7 protons, 7 neutrons, and 7 electrons. More info. How would I draw the structure of this nitrogen atom? Can you explain? How would this atom become stable?

Answer 1

The nitrogen you described is not an ion because of the correct number of electrons, and is a standard isotope of nitrogen due to the number of neutrons. I'm not sure what you mean by draw, so I'll explain 2 methods; how to draw a Bohr model and how to draw a Lewis Dot model.

Bohr model: Draw a small circle in the center. In that circle, write "P: 7" and "N: 7". Then, draw a larger circle around it. Place two dots on that circle, representing electrons. Then, draw another circle around that. Put 5 dots on here, for a total of 7 electrons.

Lewis Dot model: This is an easy draw that is used for drawing bonds. Write a N for nitrogen. Then, place 2 dots above the N, 2 to the right of the N, 2 below the N, and 1 to the left. The dots are valence electrons.