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 * The Element Nitrogen**
 * By Emmy Ford and Jesse Rogers**

**Atomic Number: 7** **Atomic Weight: 14.0067** **Melting Point: 63.15 K (-210.00°C or -346.00°F)** **Boiling Point: 77.36 K (-195.79°C or -320.44°F)** **Density: 0.0012506 grams per cubic centimeter** **Phase at Room Temperature: Gas** **Element Classification: Non-metal** []
 * Period Number: 2**
 * Group Number: 15**

**Overview:** Nitrogen is the fifth most abundant element in the universe with it making up about 78% of our atmosphere. Without it, we wouldn't be here right now due to the fact that it is vital for our body. In its pure state in the atmosphere, it has limited uses since it is a very inert gas. But when we humans combine it with other elements, it shines and can be clearly seen as one of the most useful and important elements.

__Physical:__
 * Chemical/Physical Properties: **

-colorless

-odorless

-tastless

-gas

-changes from a gas to a liquid at -195.79°C (-320.42°F) .-changes from a liquid to a solid at -210.01°C (-346.02°F). -when nitrogen freezes, it becomes a white solid. This white solid looks somewhat like snow.

-slightly soluble in water

-specfific heat; 1.040

__Chemical:__

- does not combine with most elements

-Nitric oxide is more active than free nitrogen

-nitrogen fixation; when nitrogen changes from "in an element" in "in compounds"

-crystal form is hexagonal

= **Elements similar to Nitrogen:** = Nitrogen is in group 7 in the periodic table, and other elements within the same column have similar properties. Phosphorus, Arsenic, Antimony, and Bismuth are other elements in group 7.

= = Elements that are gases at room temperature also share a similarity with Nitrogen. Some examples are hydrogen, helium, oxygen, flourine, neon, chlorine, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon. = =

The Noble gases are also colorless, tastless, and odorless, like Nitrogen. They are Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, and Radon. Don't buy these though, these cost much more of your valuable money. Why would you want to buy a gas that costs more, but has the same effect of one of a cheaper cost? = = **Uses of Nitrogen:** Nitrogen is most commonly used by mankind in a process known as the Haber process. This process fixates nitrogen to hydrogen creating the molecule NH3, otherwise known as ammonia.

This ammonia is then used to create many more products such as fertilizers, explosives, and nitric acid through the Ostwald process. Nitric acid can be used to help with woodworking or create rocket fuel, we do not recommend the latter.

In its pure state in the atmosphere, our body doesn't really do much with it. But when certain bacteria absorb that nitrogen, the nitrogen cycle occurs. Plants will then absorb that bacteria, along with the nitrogen in it. We humans will then eat those said plants or animals that happened to absorb the nitrogen, and you can be sure you'll receiving plenty of it and the various compounds it brings along with it! Nitrogen plays an important role in food digestion, but nitrogen is primarily a building block for your body that helps it grow. It is very important during pregnancy as well, because it allows a woman's fetus to grow.

In the industry, nitrogen is extracted from air through various methods and stored in cylinders in a compressed form. This gas then can be used as a cheaper alternative to fill light bulbs rather than filling them with argon gas. It plays a role in the production of stainless steel along with diodes and integrated circuits in electronics. Millitaries use it for fuel to reduce the chances of fires occurring due to nitrogen's inertness in its crude form. Its lack of moisture allows it to be used in automobile tires as well.

Want to scare your friends or colleagues by freezing the pants off them? Well hopefully not their pants...and hopefully not the freezing part either. But you can impress them with the liquid version of our product, liquid nitrogen! It's simple really, nitrogen so cold, that it changes to its liquid form. Don't get it near your hands though, because if they're in the nitrogen too long, you'll suffer severe frostbite! If you want to show off though, I'd recommend the Leiden-frost effect.
 * Fact: **

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Dare them to stick their hand in, then watch them be amazed as you suffer no injuries, while their entire hand becomes frozen! This is much better than purchasing liquid helium, for it costs much less!

With prices at an all time low at 25 cents a gallon, you'll receive a cylinder containing compressed nitrogen gas in 1-2 shipping days guaranteed ! After you receive it, you're free to do with it as you please! Well just don't create explosives, because you aren't free from the government. It's an element that supports your life, so you should be grateful and support it! **Sources:**
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Gagnon, Steve. "It's Elemental - The Element Nitrogen." //Science Education at Jefferson Lab //. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. .

"Uses of Nitrogen." //Want to Know It | Answers to Life's Questions | Everything Blog //. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. .

Helmenstine, Anne Marie. "Liquid Nitrogen Facts - Learn About Liquid Nitrogen." //<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chemistry - Periodic Table, Chemistry Projects, and Chemistry Homework Help //<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. <http://chemistry.about.com/od/moleculescompounds/a/liquidnitrogen.htm>.

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