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Nitrogen
Nitrogen, is the 7th element in the periodic table and part of the non-metals group, it makes up most of the air(Around 78%). It does not combine with many elements however the compounds that it forms with other elements are vital for both industrial purposes and living organisms.
Who discovered it:Daniel Rutherford
When was it discovered:1772
Symbol:N
Group:5
Row:2
Number of Protons(+):7
Number of Neutrons:
Number of Electrons(-):7
Atomic Mass: 12.0107 u ± 0.0008 u
Electron Configuration:[He]2s 2p
Origin of Name:'Nitron' and 'genes'
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Types of gases in the air
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