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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen | N | 7 |
| Oxygen | O | 8 |
| Fluorine | F | 9 |
| Neon | Ne | 10 |
| Sodium | Na | 11 |
| Magnesium | Mg | 12 |