Nitrogen is an element from the periodic table and is a colorless and odorless gas. Nitrogen is used in many industrial applications, such as fertilizers, explosives, and food packaging. It is also used in the production of nitric acid, and in the purification of metals.
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| Atomic number | 7 |
| Group | VA |
| Period | 2 |
| Mass | 14.0067 |
| Latin name | Nitrogenium |
| Electron configuration | 1s2 2s2 2p3 |
| Oxidation state | -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |