'''Nitrogen''' is a [[gas|gaseous]] element<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref>. It is the major component (78%) of [[air]].
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'''Nitrogen''' is a [[gas]]eous element.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> It is the major component (78%) of [[air]].
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In its liquid state, nitrogen is a cryogenic fluid.
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Nitrogen is often used in the production of [[fertilizer]]s and [[gunpowder]].