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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| N2 | Nitrogen gas |
| NO3-1 | Nitrate Ion |
| NO2-1 | Nitrite Ion |
| NO2 | Nitrogen Dioxide Gas |
| NH3 | Ammonia |
| NH4+1 | Ammonium |
| N2O | Nitrous Oxide |
| Nitrogen FIxation | Atmospheric N2 being converted into NO3-1 or NH3 through Lightning strikes, bacteria/algae, or a symbiotic relationship. |
| De-Nitrification | Bacteria in soil or water being "stripped" of its oxygen from NO3-1 and converted back into atmospheric nitrogen N2. |
| Leaching | Soil materials dissolving downward from the surface. |
| Ammonification | Decomposition releasing NO3-1 into the soil. |
| Nitrification | Bacteria converting NH3 which is toxic to life, into non-toxic NO2-1/NO3-1 |
| Terms | 12 |
| Creator | GLibby |
| Created | October 26, 2009 |
| Group | Tahoma APES Period 5 |
| Subjects | None |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |