Atomic Symbol for Nitrogen (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is N?

The answer is Nitrogen (N). However there is a lot of stuff about Nitrogen that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Nitrogen Overview

Atomic Symbol

N (Nitrogen)

Sources

Obtained from liquid air by fractional distillation.

Description

Colorless, odorless, tasteless, generally inert gas. Fifth most abundant element in the universe. Makes up about 78% of earth's atmosphere.

Name Origin

Greek: nitron and genes, (soda forming).

State at 20 °C

gas

Uses

Primarily to produce ammonia and other fertilizers. Also used in making nitric acid, which is used in explosives. Also used in welding and enhanced oil recovery.

Discovery

Discovered By: Daniel Rutherford

Year: 1772

Location: Scotland

Atomic Number

7

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

14,00674

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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