- It is the most abundant component of the air.
- Nitrogen does not support burning.
- Nitrogen is a very unreactive gas.
- All the living things need nitrogen compounds for their growth.
- It is the gas present inside the glass tumbler after the candle is extinguished.
Uses of Nitrogen:
- It is used in the manufacture of ammonia.
- To produce nitric acid and subsequently used as a fertilizer.
- Liquid nitrogen is utilized as a refrigerant for transporting foodstuff and freezing purposes.
- Nitrogen gas is used to help with food preservation by preventing oxidative damage leading to food spoiling.
