September 4, 2008

Stoichiometry -- not just a sexy word to say

We always knew not to mix water and potassium, but who would’ve thunk it that their European personas would act it out so well?

In the sequel, one can only hope for a rendition of mixing hydrochloric acid (HCl) and a metal, say aluminum (Al). Let’s hope HCl is a slim heroin-chic model a la K. Moss, and Al is a 750-pound silverback gorilla with an interest in destruction.

And what’s that HCl + Al you speak of? In layman’s terms, that’s a 2-liter bomb — you know, the kind you made as a kid.

Or, if you’re bored with explosions, how about one part carbon to one part oxygen. Take a bountiful whiff of that intoxicating concoction, better known as CO.  It has the aroma of 1,000 nothings, but the effect of 1,000 trampling elephants.  Make sure to walk towards the light.

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One should note the cultural differences between this euro-production and what an American production would look like. Love it? Go here: give me some action, Marie Curie.

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