n₂.si
Interactive field trip · game 1 of 4

Where does the nitrogen atom go?

Guide one nitrogen atom through the cycle. Choose the next stop in its route from air to life and back. No lab coat required; microbes handle the difficult chemistry.

Stop 1 of 6

Where is our nitrogen atom starting?

Choose the correct stop to continue.

Science note: biological nitrogen fixation converts N₂ into usable nitrogen forms; plants can take up nitrogen compounds such as ammonium and nitrate. USDA ARS: biological nitrogen fixation · USGS nitrogen-cycle animation.

Have a big idea for n2.si?

We expect a substantial offer. Low bids will not be considered or answered.

Give the offer enough momentum to complete the nitrogen cycle; a low bid gets recycled straight back to its sender.

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