The nitrogen cycle (Figure 20.1) shows the oxidation of NH 4 + , first to NO 2
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The nitrogen cycle (Figure 20.1) shows the oxidation of NH4+, first to NO2− and then the subsequent oxidation of NO2− to NO3−. Write balanced equations for each of these half-reactions (in acid solution).
Data given in Figure 20.1
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Nitrogen in atmosphere (N₂) Denitrifying bacteria Animal Waste Plant Matter ASSIMILATION Decomposers Bacteria/Fungi Ammonia (NH3) Ammonium (NH4+) AMMONIFICATION Nitrogen-fixing bacteria NITRIFICATION Nitrites (NO₂) Atmospheric fixation (NO₂) NITRIFYING BACTERIA Nitrates (NO3) Fertilizers (NH,*), (NH3) (legume root nodules)
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