Nitrogen Powerpoint

Nitrogen Powerpoint

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  Nitrogen By Matt& Ryan Food Science & Technology Period 6
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  The Properties ofNitrogen 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
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  Properties continued… MeltingPoint -210.0˚ Celsius Boiling Point -195.79˚ Celsius Oxidation States - 3, 5 Does NOT Burn Not Combustible Slightly Soluble
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  Electron Configuration andShell Diagram of Nitrogen [He]2s 2 2p 3
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  Nitrogen Is aPart 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
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  Nitrogen in FoodsUsed in freezing foods Liquid Nitrogen Plays a role in food digestion and growth Part of the Body 3% Of Human Body Weight
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  Nitrogen Compounds Ammonia= NH 3 One Nitrogen Atom Three Hydrogen Atoms Nitric Acid = NHO 3 One Nitrogen Atom One Hydrogen Atom Three Oxygen Atoms
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  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