Chapter 13 Nitrogen

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36-slide, detailed A Level Chemistry PowerPoint for Chapter 13: Nitrogen Included in the presentation N₂ structure and lack of reactivity N≡N triple bond bond energy and activation energy lightning and high-temperature reactions oxidation-state pathway: N₂ → NO → NO₂ → HNO₃ Ammonia and ammonium chemistry NH₃ bonding, trigonal pyramidal shape and bond angle Brønsted–Lowry basicity weak-base equilibrium formation of NH₄⁺ by a dative covalent bond detailed NH₃ vs NH₄⁺ comparison displacement and identification of ammonia from ammonium salts Nitrogen fertilisers ammonium compounds importance to plant growth nitrate leaching complete eutrophication sequence classroom debate on fertiliser benefits vs environmental consequences Nitrogen oxides and atmospheric chemistry natural vs human-made NOₓ acid rain NO₂-catalysed oxidation of SO₂ catalytic cycle equations photochemical smog PAN and primary vs secondary pollutants catalytic converters and detailed redox analysis Simulations and interactive activities