Is nitrogen gas a compound?

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Answer 1

It is not a compound. Nitrogen gas is a diatomic element with the formula N $_{2}$ N2 and makes up 78% of the atmosphere.

It is a diatomic element because it is composed of two nitrogen atoms chemically bonded.

Answer 2

It is not a compound. Nitrogen gas is a diatomic element with the formula N

_{2}

N2 and makes up 78% of the atmosphere.

It is a diatomic element because it is composed of two nitrogen atoms chemically bonded.