Question

Write the uses of Nitrogen and chlorine.

Answer 1

Nitrogen:

• The seventh element of the periodic table between carbon and oxygen is $\mathrm{Nitrogen}\left(\mathrm{N}\right)$.
• It’s an important part of amino acids.
• Around 78%% percent of the Earth’s atmosphere comprises nitrogen gas.

Nitrogen Uses:

• It is used to manufacture $\mathrm{Ammonia}\left({\mathrm{NH}}_3\right)$, produce nitric acid, and subsequently used as a fertilizer.
• Nitric acid salts include important compounds like potassium nitrate, ammonium nitrate, and nitric acid.
• Nitrated organic compounds such as nitro-glycerine are often explosives.
• Liquid nitrogen is utilized as a refrigerant for transporting foodstuff and freezing purposes.
• Preservation of bodies and reproductive cells and stable storage of biological samples also makes use of liquid nitrogen.

$\mathbf{Chlorine}\mathbf{\left(}\mathbf{Cl}\mathbf{\right)}\mathbf{:}$ It is the second lightest halogen nonmetal with an atomic number of 17.

Uses of Chlorine(Cl): It is used to get rid of the smell of putrefaction

• $\mathrm{Chlorine}\left(\mathrm{Cl}\right)$ is used in the treatment of drinking water to kill bacteria
• It is used to clean swimming pools
• It is used in the making of paper and paper products.