if nitrogen is everywhere, why is it a big deal if there is a nitrogen leak?

Question

if nitrogen is everywhere, why is it a big deal if there is a nitrogen leak?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Water is everywhere, in the ground, in the air, all around you. You’re breathing it in right now. It’s gonna be a big deal if you’re completely submerged in it for a long period of time, though. Same with CO2, and to a small extent, CO.

Concentration is everything.