Nitrogen_Group Nitrogen_Group

Nitrogen Group - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Ammonia, Argon, Butane, Chlorine, Compost, Dressing, Dung, Ethane, Ether, Ethylene, Fertilizer, Fluorine, Formaldehyde, Guano, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Lewisite, Manure

The group 15 elements(a.k.a. group VA) are elements in periodic table group 15 in the periodic table. The group is also known as the Nitrogen Group.

The elements are:

The name pnictogens is also sometimes used for this group; it is not approved by IUPAC. The spelling pnicogen is also recorded. Both spellings derive from the Greek πνίγειν (pnigein), to choke or stifle, which is a property of nitrogen.

Example Usage of Nitrogen

lifeinearth: When you clean your fish tank, use the ‘old’ Nitrogen and phosphorous-rich water on your plants. #eco #GREEN http://twib.es/t-6SDUI
Jus10brown: Nitrogen Regulator To CO2 Tank Adapter | Fieldbeer03.no Ip.org http://bit.ly/5glfVC
porchlights: Nitrogen!
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