Stickstoffmolekül

Stickstoffmolekül is the German term for a nitrogen molecule. A nitrogen molecule, with the chemical formula N₂, is a diatomic molecule consisting of two nitrogen atoms. These atoms are joined by a strong triple covalent bond, which is one of the strongest chemical bonds known. This triple bond makes the nitrogen molecule very stable and unreactive under normal conditions. At standard temperature and pressure, nitrogen gas (N₂) is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. It is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up approximately 78% of the air we breathe. Despite its abundance, its inert nature means it does not readily participate in chemical reactions. However, under specific conditions, such as high temperatures and pressures or through biological processes involving nitrogen-fixing bacteria, the triple bond can be broken, allowing nitrogen to react and form various compounds. These compounds are essential for life, playing crucial roles in proteins, nucleic acids, and fertilizers.