Molecular Nitrogen: Inert but Essential

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Title: Molecular Nitrogen: Inert but Essential
Language: English
Authors: Harrison, Tim G., Khan, M. Anwar H., Shallcross, Beth M. A., Shallcross, Esther D. G., Shallcross, Dudley E.
Source: School Science Review. Dec 2019 101(375):63-64.
Availability: Association for Science Education. College Lane Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AA, UK. Tel: +44-1-707-283000; Fax: +44-1-707-266532; e-mail: info@ase.org.uk; Web site: http://www.ase.org.uk
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 2
Publication Date: 2019
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Fuels, Molecular Structure, Scientific Concepts, Energy, Physical Sciences
ISSN: 0036-6811
Abstract: Nitrogen gas dominates the Earth's atmosphere but is largely ignored. Molecular nitrogen is extremely stable and so nitrogen is termed inert. What would happen if another 'inert' gas were the dominant species instead of molecular nitrogen? Here we show how unique nitrogen is and how important it has been to life on planet Earth.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2020
Access URL: https://www.ase.org.uk/resources/school-science-review/issue-375/molecular-nitrogen-inert-essential
Accession Number: EJ1259188
Database: ERIC
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