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Yes it can.
Basically, N2 is found in the air. Nitrogen fixation occurs when atmospheric N2 is converted to NH3.
Not sure of the exact mechanism but I am just guessing that it uses H2 in the air, adding a ton of energy to them and breaking the bond, releasing free radical H+ that then attaches itself to the atmospheric N2... something like that.
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∙ 11y agoThe immense power from the lightning breaks the nitrogen into separate atoms. These atoms join onto oxygen atoms, and being now polar, dissolve in the rain (which is also polar), and soak into the ground. This then is transfered around by bacteria in the soil until it is fit for the plant. The plant then absorbs it through its roots.
I hope this helped you. I just did a report on it! ;)
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∙ 14y agoThe enormous energy of lightning breaks nitrogen molecules and enables their atoms to combine with oxygen in the air forming nitrogen oxides. These dissolve in rain, forming nitrates, that are carried to the earth.
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∙ 8y agoLightning adds nitrogen from the air into the ground.
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∙ 12y agoThis is because the ligthning helps the soil to absorb the plant giving it nitrates.
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∙ 13y agoit strikes the ground when its raining and it hits the rots and it gits nutrientsType your answer here...
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∙ 10y agoThe energy of the lightening causes nitrogen molecules and water molecules to combine. This creates ammonia and nitrates. These forms can be absorbed by plants.
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∙ 11y agolightning changes atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be obtained by plants.
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∙ 9y agoThe enormous energy of lightning breaks nitrogen molecules and enables their atoms to combine with oxygen in the air forming nitrogen oxides.
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Can lighting turn nitrogen compounds into gas?
true lighting can turn nitrogen compounds into gas
Is the first step of the nitrogen cycle?
The first step of the nitrogen cycle is nitrogen fixation.
What cycle depends on the bacteria in these nodules?
Then cycle that depends on bacteria to convert nitrogen gas into ammonia is the nitrogen cycle. This is the part of the cycle called nitrogen fixation.
Use nitrogen cycle in a sentence?
The nitrogen cycle describes the movement of nitrogen through different forms in the environment, including processes such as nitrogen fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.
What are examples of nitrogen?
Examples of nitrogen include nitrogen gas (N2) which makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere, ammonia (NH3) which is commonly used in fertilizers, and nitric acid (HNO3) which is used in the production of fertilizers and explosives.
Can lighting turn nitrogen compounds into gas?
true lighting can turn nitrogen compounds into gas
Is exhausted in the carbon or nitrogen cycle?
it is in the nitrogen cycle
Is the first step of the nitrogen cycle?
The first step of the nitrogen cycle is nitrogen fixation.
Is lighting a source of nitrogen compounds?
No it is not a sourse.But it fixes nitrogen
What cycle depends on the bacteria in these nodules?
Then cycle that depends on bacteria to convert nitrogen gas into ammonia is the nitrogen cycle. This is the part of the cycle called nitrogen fixation.
What are the steps in nitrogen cycle?
nitrogen fixation, denitrification, nitrification, amonification are the for steps of the nitrogen cycle.
What is a sentence nitrogen cycle?
The nitrogen cycle is essential to the maintenance of life.
Cycle which is dependent on bacteria for nitrogen fixation and denitrifcation?
the nitrogen cycle...
Use nitrogen cycle in a sentence?
The nitrogen cycle describes the movement of nitrogen through different forms in the environment, including processes such as nitrogen fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.
How long does it take a betta to complete its nitrogen cycle?
A Betta does not have a "nitrogen cycle"
Can you hide from the nitrogen cycle?
No, the nitrogen cycle is a part of nature. It is nothing to be afraid of.
What cycles are penguins in?
They are in the life cycle,the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle. Taylor,11, from Austin, Texas They are in the life cycle,the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle.
