Most of the nitrogen in the atmosphere is found in what form?

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David Drayer
Feb 7, 2018

# N_2#

Explanation:

Most of the Nitrogen in the atmosphere is found in the form of a diatomic molecule # N_2# This molecule is very stable with a triple bond holding the two atoms of Nitrogen together. The structure is
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:N:N: The pairs of electrons on the outside of the bonding can be attacked by some forms of bacteria binding the atmospheric Nitrogen into Nitrates and Nitrites that can be used by other organisms.

Nitrogen is 80% of the atmosphere and the diatomic form is not useable by organisms other than some forms of bacteria.

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