Nitrogen

Nitrogen Author unknown. Edited by Mason Weybright.

Atomic number is: 7 Atomic mass:14.0068 Chemical symbol:N Non metal Nitrogen makes up 78.08% of t he earths atmosphere. It is used in explosives as well as air craft fuel. It has 5 electrons in it's outer shell and 2 in it's inner shell. It is a liquid that looks like water but within immediate contact it will give a human frost bite. It's cubic crystal structure and is the 7th most abundant chemical in the universe. Nitrogen makes up 3% dry weight of human body. It is used in military aircraft fuel, to keep food fresh and is used in the production of stainless steel. Nitrogen was discovered by the Scottish physician Daniel Rutherford in 1772. Some companies use nitrogen in their products. Some of these products include fertilizers and energy-stores. Nitrogen is in all organisms. The human body contains about 3% of nitrogen.

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