Shown here are four representations chemists use for molecular nitrogen. In colored molecular models, nitrogen is traditionally shown in blue.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

Here are four different ways chemists use to show a molecule of nitrogen. In colored molecule models like these, nitrogen is usually blue.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

Here are four different ways chemists use to show a molecule of nitrogen. In colored molecule models like these, nitrogen is usually blue.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

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