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Nitrogen makes up 78.084% of dry air.
The strong triple bond makes nitrogen unreactive under normal conditions.
-196°C.
-3.
It forms nitric oxide (NO).
To exclude oxygen and prevent spoilage.
+5.
White phosphorus is highly reactive and toxic, while red phosphorus is more stable.
Calcium phosphate (Ca3(PO4)2).
Phosphoric acid (H3PO4).
They convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia.
It is used for radiocarbon dating of organic materials.
Each carbon atom is tetrahedrally bonded to four others.
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
It binds to hemoglobin more effectively than oxygen.
Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose using sunlight.
As a fertilizer.
It inhibits cellular respiration.
+4.
The Ostwald process.
Water pollution caused by phosphate-rich waste leading to algae growth.