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Nitrogen Powerpoint
- 1. Nitrogen By Matt & Ryan Food Science & Technology Period 6
- 2. The Properties of Nitrogen Nitrogen was discovered by Daniel Rutherford in 1772. Fifth Most Abundant element in the Universe. Largest use is Ammonia. Atomic Number 7 Atomic Symbol N Atomic Weight 14.00674 Atomic Radius 71 pm
- 3. Properties continued… Melting Point -210.0˚ Celsius Boiling Point -195.79˚ Celsius Oxidation States - 3, 5 Does NOT Burn Not Combustible Slightly Soluble
- 4. Electron Configuration and Shell Diagram of Nitrogen [He]2s 2 2p 3
- 5. Nitrogen Is a Part of … Protein Amino Acids Fertilizers Important in plant growth Necessary in crop production Explosives Gun powder Rocket Fuels Cyanides Laughing Gas Mustard Gas Alkaloids The Earth’s Atmosphere 80% is nitrogen, Less than 20% is oxygen Liquid nitrogen Coolants Nitrogen Generators
- 6. Nitrogen in Foods Used in freezing foods Liquid Nitrogen Plays a role in food digestion and growth Part of the Body 3% Of Human Body Weight
- 7. Nitrogen Compounds Ammonia = NH 3 One Nitrogen Atom Three Hydrogen Atoms Nitric Acid = NHO 3 One Nitrogen Atom One Hydrogen Atom Three Oxygen Atoms
- 8. Works Cited ( 2006). Primer On Nitrogen. Retrieved November 13, 2008, from MLB The Ecosystems Center Web site: http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/Research/Clue/nitrogen.html Trautmann, Nancy, M Nitrogen: The Essential Nutrient. Retrieved November 13, 2008, from Natural Resources: Cornell Cooperative Extension Web site: http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/facts-slides-self/facts/nit-el-grw89.html Helmenstine, Anne Marie 10 Nitrogen Facts. Retrieved November 16, 2008, from About.com:Chemistry Web site: www.chemistry.about.com/od/elementfacts/nitrogenfacts.htm Facts About Nitrogen. Retrieved November 14, 2008, from Facts About Nitrogen Web site: http://www.facts-about.org.uk/science-elements-nitrogen.htm