Atomic Profile

Nitrogen (N)

Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Nitrogen element.

7N14.007

Melting Point-210.0 °C

Boiling Point-195.79 °C

Density1.251 g/L

Electronegativity3.04

Group / PeriodGroup 15, Period 2

Electronic Config[He] 2s² 2p³

Bohr Shells2, 5

Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Nitrogen.

Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 5e⁻

Discovery Details

Discovered by Daniel Rutherford in the year 1772.

Natural Occurrence

Makes up 78% of the Earth's atmosphere as diatomic gas N₂. Key component of amino acids and proteins.

Common Uses & Applications

Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Nitrogen interacting with other elements:

NH₃ (Ammonia)HNO₃ (Nitric Acid)N₂O (Nitrous Oxide)NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)

What is the percentage of nitrogen gas in Earth's atmosphere?

Watch educational lectures detailing the chemical extraction and molecular spectrums of Nitrogen.

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