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Nitrogen gas is often used as an inert atmosphere in the laboratory and in industry. Explain why nitrogen gas is unreactive at room temperature.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Nitrogen and sulfur
Nitrogen and sulfur: explain question
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