A Desolate Universe

* desolate - bleak, empty, barren.

Image a universe where there are only 5 atoms.

If the atoms are all of the same type and they must be connected in a line, how many molecules is it possible to make?

A Brighter Universe

So there are still only 5 atoms, but this time each is of a different kind. If they must be connected in a line, how many different types of molecules could you make?

We're Lucky to Have Patterns

Energy, Temperature & Motion

Changes of State

Linear vs. Plateaued  

Intermolecular Bonds

It takes energy to separate atoms.

Vending Machine Coke

If you ever find yourself stateside and you look at the display on a vending machine, you'll notice Coke is advertised as being 32° F, that's 0° C.

How is it possible to see liquid Coke at 0° Celsius? Wouldn't it freeze? 

Practice Problem

How much energy does it take to boil a 100g ice cube?