Every element has a name, a one- or two-letter symbol, and an atomic number: the number of protons in each of its atoms. This table lists six elements in order of atomic number.
| Element | Symbol | Atomic number |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen | H | 1 |
| Helium | He | 2 |
| Lithium | Li | 3 |
| Beryllium | Be | 4 |
| Boron | B | 5 |
| Carbon | C | 6 |