Introduction
Nitrogen
Nitrogen or (N) was discovered in 1772 by Daniel Rutherford. Nitrogen got its name from the Greek Word πνίγειν or "to choke". It got it's symbol simply from the name. It naturally occurs in the atmosphere and in some living organisms, whether it be in a plant, a human, or in an animal. Nitrogen is in a number of different things like ammonia, nitric acid, organic nitrates, and cyanide. It can also be found as a liquid, solid, or gas.
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Usage
Nitrogen is a nonmetal element along with carbon, oxygen, sulfur, etc. It is colorless ,odorless, and tasteless. It is also asphyxiating and can be harmful depending on the state or how it is being used. Some very popular products do use Nitrogen, but they are harmless if used how they are supposed to be. Those items include fertilizers, energy-stores, Kevlar used in stronger fabric, and superglue.
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Atomic number
The atomic number of an element can determine the "rarity" of that specific element. Nitrogen's number is 7. This means it has 7 electrons, protons, and neutrons. The Number 7 isn't very high but nitrogen still isn't the most common element. Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Iron are all more common then Nitrogen. Yes Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the air but it isn't as easy to find on the ground or the Earth's crust. The link below will take you to a page of element diagrams, scroll down to Nitrogen. It should be the 7th one down. https://www.thoughtco.com/atoms-diagrams-electron-configurations-elements-4064658
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Danger
Nitrogen can be extremely harmful. Not just to a human but to the environment as well. It causes violent oxidation, leads to sediment build up in fresh water and marine dead zones. Nitrogen's asphyxiating properties can lead a person to things like loss of consciousness, nausea, etc. It can also ultimately end in death. When being around Nitrogen many precautions are taken to insure the health and safety of the person or people handling it.