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| − | {{Element | name=Nitrogen | symbol=N | anumber=7 | amass=14.0 amu | noe=7 | 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|gaseous]] substance. It is the major component of [[air]].
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| − | [[Category:Elements | gasses]] | + | '''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]]. |
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| | + | ==See also== |
| | + | * [[List of gardening topics]] |
| | + | * [[Permaculture]] - Permanent agriculture |
| | + | * [[Soil fertility]] - nitrogen, [[phosphorus]], [[potassium]] |
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| | + | ==References== |
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| | + | [[Category:Botany]] |
| | + | [[Category:Biology]] |
| | + | [[Category:Nitrogen Fixers]] |
| | + | [[Category:Agriculture]] |
| | + | [[Category:Farmers]] |
| | + | [[Category:Sustainable Agriculture]] |
| | + | [[Category:Permaculture]] |
| | + | [[Category:Plants]] |
| | + | [[Category:Soil]] |
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| | + | {{Periodic table}} |