Question

Uses of Nitrogen.

Answer 1

Uses of nitrogen gas:

1. In gas chromatography.
2. In healthcare for respiratory assistance.
3. Inflation of tires
4. To dry excess solvent.
5. Liquid nitrogen uses. Nitrogen in nature is in gaseous form.

Nitrogen forms many compounds in nature. Some are also synthesized by man for different uses. These compounds include

1. Ammonium (NH4):  Ammonium is a compound of nitrogen.
2. Nitric oxide (NO): Nitric oxide is a natural molecule released in the body.
3. Nitrous oxide (N2O): This is called as laughing gas. It has mild anesthetic effects. So it is used in minor surgeries like in dentistry.
4. Nitric acid (HNO3): This is strong acid used in inorganic chemistry. It is used to estimate the concentration of bases by acidimetry.
5. Amino acids: These are the building blocks of proteins.
6. Nuclei acids: Nucleic acids are the genetic structures in the body.