Nitrogen

In my honors chemistry project, I chose the element nitrogen. Nitrogen is a chemical element with the symbol of “N” and an atomic number of 7. When it is under a normal condition, nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It even makes up 78% of the air you breathe. Nitrogen got its name from the two Greek words “nitron” and “genes”, which put together means “saltpeter forming.” It was discovered in 1772 by the Scottish physician Daniel Rutherford. Rutherford used a candle in a bottle

Nitrogen Nitrogen, symbol N, gaseous element that makes up the largest portion of the earth's atmosphere. The atomic number of nitrogen is 7. Nitrogen is in group 15 (or Va) of the periodic table. Nitrogen was discovered by the British physician Daniel Rutherford in 1772 and recognized as an elemental gas by the French chemist, Antoine Laurent Lavoiser about 1776. Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless tasteless, nontoxic gas. It can be condensed into a colorless liquid, which

The average nitrogen footprint of a person living in the US is 39 kg N/capita/year while my nitrogen foot print is predicted to be 28 kg N/capita/year- clearly significantly lower. One significant similarity between my nitrogen footprint and the average footprint in the U.S is that the most abundant element of both footprints consists of food production. Thus, this is additional evidence that shows how food consumption and food production are largely more responsible for nitrogen emissions than any

Temperature: Gas Element Classification: Non-metal Introduction Nitrogen was discovered in 1772 by Daniel Rutherford. It is one of the most bountiful elements to exist. Nitrogen gas makes up 79.09% of the earth's atmosphere weighing over 4 trillion tons. It is created from liquefied air by the process known as fractional distillation. Nitrogen is commonly used for the production of ammonia. Large amounts of nitrogen are mixed with hydrogen, producing ammonia. This method is known as the

Introduction Nitrogen and phosphorus are parts of two biogeochemical cycles that coexist in nature. Although they occur simultaneously, they have a plethora of ways in which they differ. There is however one thing they have in common – the fact that their supply is essential to all forms of life. Nitrogen cycle encompasses large flows of nitrogen between the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. The vast amount of nitrogen can be found in the atmosphere, and it accounts for 80% of

mineral nutrients, and none is more important than nitrogen, which is required in large amounts as an essential component of proteins, nucleic acids and other cellular constituents. There is an abundant supply of nitrogen in the earth's atmosphere - nearly 79% in the form of N2 gas. However, N2 is unavailable for use by most organisms because there is a triple bond between the two nitrogen atoms, making the molecule almost inert. In order for nitrogen to be used for growth it must be "fixed"

Nitrogen is one of the main biogeochemical elements, around which a cycle supports life on Earth. Nitrogen can be found in many forms, one of which is nitrite, a toxic chemical that can produce severe abnormalities in animals (Binta and Mushi, 2012). Nitrite is formed from nitrate by micro-organisms and bacteria present in soil, water, saliva, and the large intestine of most animals. These micro-organisms are present in high amounts in ruminants such as cows, which poses serious implications on the

2. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are some of the most essential macronutrients due to their important role in plant growth and function, which plants take up through their roots. When these key macronutrients become depleted in agricultural soils, crops can become stressed, malnourished, and ultimately cause yields to become significantly lower (Sanchez 2002:2019). The following effects that nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium have on plants were reported

Nitrogen, Carbon and Phosphorus Cycles The carbon cycle deals with the interaction of carbon between living organisms and the nonliving environment. This cycle is a process through which all carbon rotates. The main result of the carbon cycle is to serve as a great natural "recycler" of carbon atoms. The cycle works in a very basic way. First, carbon is taken from carbon dioxide found in the air. Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Nitrogen as a Fertilizer, Nutrient, or Pollutant Nitrogen can always be a fertilizer, nutrient, or pollutant depending on the circumstances and the environment it is in. As a fertilizer, nitrogen can be extremely useful in aiding the growth of many plants. As a nutrient, nitrogen is essential to many plants growth and survival. As a pollutant, nitrogen can not only affect the plant at the given time but be very detrimental many years down the road. No matter where you go nitrogen will always