Facts about the
Definition of the Element Nitrogen
The Element Nitrogen is defined as...
A non-metallic element that constitutes nearly four-fifths of the
air by volume, occurring as a colorless, odorless, almost inert
diatomic gas, N2, in various minerals and in all proteins and used
in a wide variety of important manufactures, including ammonia,
nitric acid, TNT, and fertilizers.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Nitrogen
What are the origins of the word Nitrogen ?
The name originates from the Greek Nitron and the Latin word
nitrum meaning "genes" and "forming".
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Nitrogen
Nitrogen is classified as an element in the 'Non-metals' section
which can be located in groups 14,15 and 16 of the Periodic Table.
Non-metals are not easily able to conduct electricity or heat and
do not reflect light . Non-metallic elements are very brittle, and
cannot be rolled into wires or pounded into sheets. Non-metallic
elements exist, at room temperature, in two of the three states of
matter : gases (such as oxygen) and solids (such as carbon).
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Nitrogen
Nitrogen was discovered by Daniel Rutherford in 1772
Occurrence of the
element Nitrogen in
the Atmosphere
Constitutes nearly four-fifths of the air by volume (78.1% by
volume, 75.5% by weight)
Obtained from liquid air
Common Uses of
Nitrogen
Used as a coolant for the immersion freezing
Gunpowder
Fertilizer
Rocket fuels
Liquid nitrogen
Nitrogen dioxide, oxide
Nitrogen Generators
The Properties of the Element Nitrogen
Name of Element : Nitrogen
Symbol of Element : N
Atomic Number of Nitrogen : 7
Atomic Mass: 14.00674 amu
Melting Point: -209.9 °C - 63.250008 °K
Boiling Point: -195.8 °C - 77.35 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Nitrogen : 7
Number of Neutrons in Nitrogen : 7
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 1.2506 g/cm3
Color of Nitrogen : colorless
The element Nitrogen and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Nitrogen on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Nitrogen for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Nitrogen with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Nitrogen element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Nitrogen element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Nitrogen was discovered by Daniel Rutherford in 1772. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Nitrogen is
just one element that can be found.
