Question

What are the Uses of Nitrogen?

Answer

The Uses of Nitrogen - (i) Nitrogen is used in the manufacture of HNO₃. NH₃ and other nitrogen compounds. (ii) It is also used in preparing gas thermometers and for filling electric bulbs. (iii) It is used to make fertilisers, nitric acid, nylon, dyes and explosives. (iv) Nitrogen must first be reacted with hydrogen to produce ammonia. This is done by the Haber process.