The integer \(n\) identifies the orbit, where the \(n = 1\) orbit is the closest to the nucleus. Because every element is distinguished by the number of protons it carries, the atomic number \(Z\) specifies a particular element. So, for example, setting \(Z\) equal to 1 gives the radii of the electron orbits in a hydrogen atom, and setting \(Z\) equal to 1 and \(n\) equal to 1 gives the radius of the first electron orbit in hydrogen.