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Why does grass need nitrogen?

Grass needs nitrogen for healthy growth and photosynthesis. Nitrogen is a key component of chlorophyll, which is essential for the plant to produce energy through photosynthesis. Without enough nitrogen, grass may appear yellowed or stunted.


How many valence electrons does nitrogen need to be full?

Nitrogen has five valence electrons as a neutral atom, but it is shooting for eight. So it needs to gain three more electrons.


What is the main abiotic reservoir of nitrogen?

The main abiotic reservoir of nitrogen is the atmosphere, which is composed of about 78% nitrogen gas (N2). Nitrogen in the atmosphere is relatively inert and needs to be converted into a usable form by biological processes like nitrogen fixation before it can be utilized by living organisms.


If nearly 79 of the atmosphere is made of nitrogen how could there be a shortage of nitrogen in soil?

Although the atmosphere is rich in nitrogen gas, plants cannot use this form directly. Nitrogen needs to be converted into a usable form like nitrates by soil bacteria for plants to uptake. In cases where the soil lacks these nitrogen-fixing bacteria or has been depleted due to overfarming, there can be a shortage of available nitrogen for plants.


Why is nitrogen far less reactive the oxygen?

Nitrogen is less reactive than oxygen because it has a triple bond between its atoms, making it very stable. This bond is difficult to break, so nitrogen is less likely to form compounds with other elements compared to oxygen, which forms double bonds and single bonds with other elements and is more readily available for chemical reactions.

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A dog is a carnivore but can be an omnivore when needs require.


What are the bacterias in the nitrogen cycle?

Nitrogen needs to be fixed before it is used by plants.


What is a source of nitrogen for carnivores or meat eating animals?

the source of nitrogen comes from the prey of the carnivore is a smaller carnivore whose prey is a herbivore. the nitroen stems down from each animal starting at the plant. a venus fly trap must get its nitrogen from other place like a fly unlike a normal pant which can get it from the ground. venus flytraps grow in nitrogenless soil


Why does grass need nitrogen?

Grass needs nitrogen for healthy growth and photosynthesis. Nitrogen is a key component of chlorophyll, which is essential for the plant to produce energy through photosynthesis. Without enough nitrogen, grass may appear yellowed or stunted.


Why plant needs nitrogen?

Plants need nitrogen to build proteins and nucleic acids.


Why is nitrogen reactivate at room temperature?

Nitrogen is a diatomic gas at room temperature. These nitrogen atoms are bond by a triple bond. It needs more energy to break this bond. So nitrogen is less reactive.


Why are plants important to the world?

as the world needs nitrogen (without being warmed up) in a large amount , its the plants which converts many of the nitrogen compounds to free nitrogen.


What is the important role of nitrogen in the human body?

The human body needs nitrogen for the proper digestion of food and growth. Nitrogen is extremely important in the development of the human fetus.


How big is dinosaur feces?

as big as a it needs This would depend if the dinosaur was a herbivore or carnivore and what it would have as a diet


Is a greyhound a carnivore a omivore a herbivore or a scavenger?

A greyhound is a carnivore, which means it primarily eats meat. Their diet consists mainly of animal-based proteins to support their active lifestyle and energy needs.


What role does consumers herbivore carnivore omnivore play in the ecosystem?

i think cacuse it needs energy? Not very sure


How do most plants meet their nitrogen needs?

Most plants meet their nitrogen needs by absorbing nitrate and ammonium ions from the soil through their roots. Some plants also form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use. This process is important for plant growth and development.