Question

What are the uses of nitrogen?

Answer 1

1. Nitrogen gas is used to provide an unreactive atmosphere hence it preserves foods from degradation. (1 Mark)
2. Nitrogen is used to reduce fire hazards in some aircraft fuel systems. (1 Mark)
3. Nitrogen is also important to the chemical industry. It is used in the production of fertilisers, nitric acid, nylon, dyes and explosives. (1 Mark)
4. Nitrogen is used for filling in light bulbs since it is a non-reactive gas. (1 Mark)
5. In the pharmaceutical industry, nitrogen is frequently used to move a reaction mixture from one vessel to another. (1 Mark)