👉 Nitrification is a process in which nitrogenous compounds are converted into nitrogen gas. This occurs when oxygen and hydrogen ions (H+) react with the nitrogen-containing molecules, forming ammonium ions (NH4+), which are then released as ammonia gas. The reaction between nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and water (H2O) produces NO gas and N2 gas, which are exchanged to form NH3 and H2O. This process is crucial for the growth of bacteria, especially in
