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It does (atmospheric fixation, fixing by biological processes), but assumedly you mean why doesn't it do it 'readily'.
Nitrogen in the air exists as molecules of N2, the triple bond between the two atoms is very stable. Few things will freely react with it under normal circumstances, it can resist many oxidising agents including Oxygen itself.
What else can I help you with?
When nitrogen and oxygen combine do they make a ionic or covalent bond?
The bond is covalent.
What are the most two common gases in air?
Nitrogen and Oxygen are the most common gases in the atmosphere.
What are the two gases which are present during inhaling and exhaling air?
Oxygen is the gas that we inhale during breathing, while carbon dioxide is the gas that we exhale. Oxygen is used by the body for cellular respiration, and the waste product carbon dioxide is eliminated through exhalation.
Air not the same as oxygen?
Yes, Air is a mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and pollutants.
How does density of helium compare to density of oxygen and nitrogen?
Helium is lighter (less dense) than oxygen & nitrogen.
Does carbon and oxygen is the only element that can combine with nitrogen?
No, carbon and oxygen are not the only elements that can combine with nitrogen. Nitrogen can also form compounds with hydrogen, sulfur, and other elements to create a variety of nitrogen-containing compounds.
What are two compounds that are formed when nitrogen combine with oxygen?
Nitrogen oxide can refer to a binary compound of oxygen and nitrogen, or a mixture of such compounds.
Why can nitrogen and oxygen combine inside a car engine?
Nitrogen and oxygen can combine inside a car engine due to the high temperatures reached during combustion. This leads to the formation of nitrogen oxides (NOx) as a byproduct. Nitrogen and oxygen in the air react with each other under these conditions to produce NOx emissions.
Where is nitrogen?
About 80% of air is nitrogen (20% oxygen)
What is the relationship between nitrogen oxygen air?
Air is approximately 80% Nitrogen, 19% oxygen and 1% others
Hydrogen oxygen carbon and nitrogen what does this combination make?
These elements can combine in various ways to form different molecules and compounds. For example, hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water (H2O), carbon and oxygen combine to form carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen and oxygen combine to form nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The specific molecules formed depend on the ratios and arrangements of the elements.
What does silver combine with?
Iodine, bromine, chlorine, sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen
What are 2 elements found in the air?
The air is primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen. About 78% Nitrogen, Oxygen 21%.
What are two substances in the atmosphere combine with nitrogen and sulfur oxide from fossil fuels combustion?
Two substances in the atmosphere that can combine with nitrogen and sulfur oxide from fossil fuel combustion are oxygen and water vapor. When nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxide emissions react with oxygen and water vapor in the atmosphere, they form nitrogen dioxide and sulfuric acid, respectively, contributing to air pollution and acid rain.
Can nitrogen combine with anything?
Yes, and often does. For example, the DNA in your body is impossible without it.
What is the composition of nitrogen and oxygen in boiled off air and water with the ordinary air?
nitrogen-65% and oxygen-30 to 34%
Air is composed primarily of what 2 gasses?
Air is primarily composed of nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%).
