From: Eugene Leitl (Eugene.Leitl@lrz.uni-muenchen.de)
Date: Fri Feb 23 2001 - 02:21:19 MST
On Thu, 22 Feb 2001, Michael M. Butler wrote:
> Eugene.Leitl@lrz.uni-muenchen.de wrote:
> > Actually, most of the kerBOOM factor is attributable to energy release due
> > to N-N triple bond formation, resulting in an exceedingly stable molecule
> > (azote).
>
> I think you meant "exceedingly *UN*stable molecule" there, no?
Energy-rich products decay into energy-poor products, releasing the
energy difference in the process. Nitrogen with its triple bond
is exceedingly stable, it`s old name "azote" means without life.
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