Nitrogen

Z 7 14.007 g/molOther Nonmetal

Group

Period

Block

Occurrence

Dying low-mass stars 75%Exploding massive stars 25%Geochemical class: Atmophile

Biological Role

Humans: MacronutrientPlants: EssentialMicrobes: Essential

History

1772 (discovery, isolation)

Daniel Rutherford

Named By

Jean-Antoine Claude Chaptal

Latin Name

Nitrogenium

Solar System

Sun

Meteorites

Earth's crust

Oceans

Humans