little bit of chemistry (part 1)...

hmm.... for those who dont know chem, this post might seem a bit confusing, but there is a hidden meaning behind it.... juz thought of it when i couldnt sleep one night.... haha.... it might seem lame, but just see the parallel....

few people i know have characteristics that can be modelled by certain chemical compounds or elements.... haha, juz check this out and compare....

Water(H20)- Joy.

Although common and taken for granted, water is a very important fluid. it has a very high specific heat capacity, enabling it to absorb much heat. this causes it to be a very good cooling agent. water is also a universal solvent, being able to form strong hydrogen bonds with certain compounds, and electrostatic attraction with others.

Nitrogen Gas(N2) - Xian

Nitrogen gas is ever abundant. It is a highly stable gas which does not react under normal conditions. This is due to the strong triple bond it forms with itself, requiring a large amount of energy to break. However, nitrogen can react under extreme conditions, forming compounds which are commonly made into explosives. Nitrogen is also very essential to the living organisms, and thus sustains life.

Oxygen Gas(O2) - Rachel

The importance of oxygen is unquestionable. It is requried to sustain life. Oxygen itself does not combust, but supports combustion. It is abundant and is able to form compounds with other elements. The addition of oxygen to any compound is called oxidation. In this process, the oxidation number of another element tends to increase.

Sodium(Na) - Emily

Sodium metal is highly reactive, it belongs to Group 1 of the periodic table. Sodium loses its electron easily to form an ion. This ionic state of sodium enables it to carry charge, thus allowing the compound to conduct electricity. This is only true if sodium is dissolved in water(refer to above). Sodium metal by itself is highly explosive even if its size is small.

Potassium(K) - Elaine

The characteristics of potassium is almost the same as that of sodium. It is however a bigger atom and more electropositive. This means its tendency to lose an electron is higher. Potassium and sodium are in the same Group in the periodic table, so their characteristics are highly simillar. It is no wonder sodium and potassium are commonly mentioned together.

end of part 1...

part 2 will contain the next few ppl on my list, namely the remaining memnbers of cy3, including myself(if i can think of any)....

till next time ciao.

1st week of classes....

so my 1st week back to college for classes.... its been rather tiresome, finishing late almost everyday.... but well, thats life.... you don't always get what you want....

anyway, TarC now is fully loaded.... at MAXIMUM capacity.... when i say its FULL i mean its FULL.... never have i seen so many people in canteens, computer labs, or even our "yum-yum park" before.... man, there are so many people in the college i wish half of them would just dissapear.... haha.... oh well....

1st thing we were greated with when we came for class is that we'll have another test in bout 3 weeks time (or less).... oh great.... even more tests.... worse still, i've realised that A2 is just 4 months away.... thats VERY soon.... i dont even remember most of my A2 stuff....

argh, lets do away with the depressing stuff for a while and get on to happier things....

i went for my math lecturers wedding on sunday.... haha.... CONGRATS MISS CHIN!! hmm.... it was a memorable event... haha.... besides that, i just yest a very kind soul offered me two tix to see MU play here.... HAHA.... so I'M GOING TO SEE MAN U!!!!! i'm going with my fren ler of course.... i wanted to go but well, tix were sold out real fast.... hmm.... and yes this is my first time watching a live football game.... just cant wait...

right, nothing much to say anymore.... so thats all for now.... ciao...

short one...

alright, exams are over, for the time being.... here is an update on what i will be doing for the next few days....

MOST PROBABLY:

sleep eat on9 and other things lazy ppl do....

yep thats bout what i'm planning to do.... then its back to school again on MONDAY!!! man, just 4 days after the exams i have to go back to college for classes.... and thats when the REAL stress starts.... i think i had better refresh my memory on what i was supposed to have learnt.... i dont think i remember much, if anything....

AS is gone, A2 is coming..... the perilious task of study has just begun....

i have long been parted from a peaceful nights sleep....

now would be a good reunion...

till next time - when i have something to say....

out.