Is nigtrogen dangerous

Answer 1

Pure nitrogen can be dangerous as it leads to quick asphyxiation without the human body noticing that anything is wrong. Because air is mostly nitrogren gas, breathing pure nitrogen feels like breathing air (unlike breathing air that has a high fraction of carbon dioxide for example or noxious gases with identifiable smells), which is why it can be dangerous. Several deaths due to nitrogen asphyxiation occur in the US every year as nitrogen is used widely, for example to pressurize instrumentation compartments to reduce fire hazard or in research laboratories. Accidental death occurs when servicing such compartments without first removing the nitrogen athmosphere (see 1981 space shuttle accident) or due to accidental spillage (i.e. leaking containers).

Compounds and molecules of nitrogen that contain oxygen and other elements, however, can be dangerous, but many are not. Cyanide, for instance, is a molecule that contains both carbon (the building blocks of life) and nitrogen. On the other hand, nitrogen monoxide (a neurotransmitter) and nitrogen dioxide (laughing gas) are mostly nontoxic, but as with all chemicals and molecules, including water, this is a matter of relative scale.

Answer 2

Concentrated nitric acid is extremely dangerous and should be used with care and protection, especially of the eyes. It is dangerous as is but also because of some of the chemical reactions it can provke which can produce poisonous gases such as NO2. Nasty, but very useful.

Answer 3

the atmosphere is over 70% nitrogen,it is pretty much inert in its natural molecule that is found in air (N2) and isn't dangerous no

however Can be reacted with other elements to form toxic substances... such ammonia which is hghly toxic to humans

Answer 4

Nitrogen is generally not considered dangerous in its pure form because it makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere. However, nitrogen gas can displace oxygen in a confined space, leading to asphyxiation. Liquid nitrogen is extremely cold (approximately -320°F or -196°C) and can cause severe frostbite or burns on contact with skin.

Answer 5

not at all, it makes up 78% of the earth's atmosphere

Answer 6

Yes, it is an asphyxiant, pure nitrogen will starve you of oxygen, without oxygen you will die. Liquid nitrogen is also very dangerous, it is -196oc, extremely cold.