Nitrogen

• Formula: N2 -> diatomic gas
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

  1. Colourless
  2. Odourless gas
  3. Insoluble in water
  4. Neutral Gas
• Why is nitrogen unreactive?

  Nitrogen is a diatomic molecule containing a triple bond

  It is an unreactive gas due to its strong triple covalent bond. It takes a lot of energy to break this bond
• USES OF NITROGEN:

  1. Liquid nitrogen Is used as a coolant in refrigerators lorries
  2. Nirtogen provides an inert atmosphere in food packaging to keep food fresh
  3. Manufacture of ammonia