Many have been credited with its discovery. More than 5 scientists have worked with the air. from the theory that air isn't one element to separating air tom discovering nitrogen in 1772, humans have always been fascinated with what's around us and the most abundant is nitrogen. It makes up 76% of our atmosphere. and is in
Direct contact with liquid nitrogen causes severe frostbite.
Decompression in astronauts can cause the bends( a potentially fatal disorder in which nitrogen bubbles form in the bloodstream.
Nitrous oxide(another form) is used in high power race cars
Nitrogen gas doesn't react with water but dissolves into it.
The human body contains appx. 2.6% nitrogen.
Nitrogen is needed to form plant life
Nitrogen is also found in the sun, it is what keeps the sun constantly producing heat.
By Nate Wilson
7 protons and neutrons( stable element)
Mass is 14.0067
Boiling point: (-195.8º C)
Melting point(-210.1º C)
at room temp it is colorless and odorless.
in period 2 and group A
electron configuration
1s2 2s2 2p3
Is used to make the following explosives,
nitroglycerin, nitrocellulose,and trinitrotoluene(TNT)
More common uses
Light bulbs, laughing gas, and fertilizers.
This is a nonmetal.
Nitrogen, element number 7. comes in many forms and has even more uses. Since it's discovery in 1772 by Scottish scientist Daniel Rutherford humans have learned more about it. It makes up 76% of the Earth's atmosphere and is used to make a lot of explosives.