Nitrogen Molecule in 3D: N₂ Structure and Facts
Nitrogen gas is two nitrogen atoms held together by a very strong triple bond. It makes up about 78% of the air we breathe. In Molecule Studio you can spin the nitrogen molecule, zoom in on each atom and measure its bonds.
Explore in 3DNitrogen quick facts
| Chemical formula | N₂ |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 28.01 g/mol |
| Atoms in one molecule | 2 |
| Shape | Linear (two atoms) |
| Group | Gases |
What is nitrogen used for?
- Packaging food to keep it fresh
- Liquid nitrogen for freezing
- Making ammonia for fertiliser
Interesting facts about nitrogen
- About 78% of the air is nitrogen.
- Its triple bond is one of the strongest bonds in chemistry, so it reacts very little.
- Liquid nitrogen boils at about minus 196 °C.
- Lightning and some bacteria can split it to make nitrogen compounds plants can use.
What you can do in 3D
Turn the molecule to see it from every side, switch between ball and stick, space filling and wire views, and tap atoms to measure bond lengths and angles.
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Nitrogen questions
What is the formula of nitrogen gas?
N2: two nitrogen atoms joined by a triple bond.
How much of the air is nitrogen?
About 78%.
Why is nitrogen so unreactive?
The triple bond between the two atoms is very strong and takes a lot of energy to break.
How cold is liquid nitrogen?
It boils at about minus 196 °C.
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