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{{Element | name=Nitrogen | symbol=N | anumber=7 | amass=14.0 amu | state=gas | class=Non-metal | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Colorless | date=1772 | discname=[[Daniel Rutherford]] | origname=Greek | uses=Forms most of atmosphere | obtained=From liquid air}} | {{Element | name=Nitrogen | symbol=N | anumber=7 | amass=14.0 amu | state=gas | class=Non-metal | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Colorless | date=1772 | discname=[[Daniel Rutherford]] | origname=Greek | uses=Forms most of atmosphere | obtained=From liquid air}} | ||
| − | '''Nitrogen''' is a [[gas | + | '''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]]. |
In its liquid state, nitrogen is a cryogenic fluid. | 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]]. | Nitrogen is often used in the production of [[fertilizer]]s and [[gunpowder]]. | ||
| − | ==See | + | ==See also== |
* [[List of gardening topics]] | * [[List of gardening topics]] | ||
* [[Permaculture]] - Permanent agriculture | * [[Permaculture]] - Permanent agriculture | ||
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[[Category:Permaculture]] | [[Category:Permaculture]] | ||
[[Category:Plants]] | [[Category:Plants]] | ||
| − | [[Category : Soil]] | + | [[Category:Soil]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:52, June 23, 2016
| Nitrogen | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | N |
| Atomic number | 7 |
| Classification | Non-metal |
| Atomic mass | 14.0 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1772 |
| Name of discoverer | Daniel Rutherford |
| Name origin | Greek |
| Uses | Forms most of atmosphere |
| Obtained from | From liquid air |
Nitrogen is a gaseous element.[1] It is the major component (78%) of air.
In its liquid state, nitrogen is a cryogenic fluid.
Nitrogen is often used in the production of fertilizers and gunpowder.
See also
- List of gardening topics
- Permaculture - Permanent agriculture
- Soil fertility - nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000
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