Humans and atoms??

Only those with too much time on their hands spend time thinking about boliao matters..

Couldn't help but reflect on a particular association between the two items that I came across on someone's blog today..

What type of atom am I?

Atom with a stable octet structure similar to that of noble gases? Despite my potential coldness to people, the 'doesn't-really-matter' front that i put up occasionally, those who know me better would know my tendency to blow hot and cold.. actually, they don't even have to know me well even.. in fact, all they have to do is to be slightly more observant..

Which makes me a potential atom from between Group I to Group VII.

Somehow, it's amusing how this atom requires a high activation energy, is then able to form super strong bonds with other atoms, but at the same time, this bonds break down relatively fast too..

What a weird atom.. Doubt such element exists..

And then, there is the question of ionic or covalant bonding.. frankly, i really doubt any human-being-atom is capable of only one form of bonding. No doubt, similarity allows people to live together harmoniously, allows for a common topic of discussion. Just think about the times when all forms of human relationship become bland due to distance (and with that, differences).. On the other hand, covalently bonded particles may end up with communication problems too.. cause there's so much in common that everything is kept inside..

So.. the conclusion? I'm an atom from Group 4.5, an unstable in-between atom =)

Disclaimer: The writer (or rather typer, since it's typed and not written..) has NOT been conscienciously reviewing her sec sch and jc1 chemistry knowledge in years.. she does NOT warrant that all the chemical-related analogy are accurate.. In fact, she would like to point out that any chemical-related stuff typed here is merely conjured from her faultful memory =)