According to a book in the library,

[griffith.livejournal.com]

There is a theory that everything is made out of tiny specks called atoms. How they came to this conclusion without capabilities of seeing such a thing, I wouldn't know. Apparently the nature of these specks relies on the number of negatively "charged" units called electrons they possess, giving them different properties like metal or air. Like magnets, I suppose, negative and positive charges attract each other, forming bonds between individual atoms to create a molecule. The goal of each atom is to form an octet of outer "valence" electrons for stability. The significance of eight eludes me. However, some atoms have an excess of electrons, and it is far easier to get rid of a few than reach the next set of eight. When one of these atoms gives up extra electrons to an atom that needs them, they form an ionic bond based on their opposite charges from the exchange. When two atoms share their electrons evenly to reach the octet, this is covalent bonding.

Sounds a lot like types of relationships. There are those where one individual is dependent on the other without giving in return. Covalent is ideal, for both are equals and contribute the same.

There are also atoms that are destined to stand alone, naturally with their own octet and therefore do not form any sort of bonds. No wonder they are termed the "noble gases."

I'm not sure if I believe it, but it is interesting what sorts of things scholars come up with to explain the world.

Gatts, you are taking a break in an hour. I'm bringing lunch.

Comments

[dearweatherby.livejournal.com]

How befuddling, dear boy.

At your age I was in Paris, dancing the c---
Dancing ballroom with respectable ladies.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[dearweatherby.livejournal.com]

I certainly did my best!

The ladies would compliment me on my eager jumps.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[yakouju.livejournal.com]

Hmmmmm... I must be ionic! This is some really strange information, ne. We really have flown into the future somehow.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[yakouju.livejournal.com]

[ooc: alksdjlfkj LJ is being an asshat :(]

Ohh, sa, that's what I meant! Sorry, ne. I think I'm the giver. That would mean that... someone was dependant on me, but.. I didn't really get anything in return, right?

550 years? It feels like more than that for me.

[e-c-l-i-p-s-e-d.livejournal.com]

Griffith is definitely the taker in our bond.

[yakouju.livejournal.com]

Ah! Well, it's not such a bad thing all the time.

[e-c-l-i-p-s-e-d.livejournal.com]

He takes it up the butt.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[e-c-l-i-p-s-e-d.livejournal.com]

Come on, it was just a joke? Lighten up, you act like you've got something up your-

Oh wait.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[yakouju.livejournal.com]

........



E-even for a courtesan, that's too much information, isn't it.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[e-c-l-i-p-s-e-d.livejournal.com]

Is that unacceptable where you come from?

[yakouju.livejournal.com]

well it never stopped me A..ano.... a little.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[yakouju.livejournal.com]

Of course! I didn't say I regretted it. In fact, I wouldn't trade this relationship for the world just so long as s......

(a huuuuge ink bleed, suggesting he broke the pen, and probably the table with it)


.....2000 AD? EH? WHAT'S A.D.?!

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[yakouju.livejournal.com]

.....None of that makes sense to me. Have I really gotten so old?

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[yakouju.livejournal.com]

Well...but....maybe.

[....I wish I knew what year it was in Fushigi Yuugi land. xD]

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[yakouju.livejournal.com]

Nn. Maybe I will. First I have to get a new table again

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[e-c-l-i-p-s-e-d.livejournal.com]

But I'm making progress.

And what the hell is this shit? Ionic and covalent? We're made of flesh and blood and souls, not little magical sparkles.

This is retarded. And no, you're not bringing lunch.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[e-c-l-i-p-s-e-d.livejournal.com]

Keep talkin' this stuff to me. It sounds pretty interesting. I mean, when I think about it, I saw someone materialize a full form out of troll intestines...so I suppose tiny particles making something bigger makes sense? Like sand and stuff? But then why would we not be constantly falling apart?


Over one hundred elements? Uhh..what does it say about magic? Maybe magic invented more?

....Fine bring me something to eat.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[e-c-l-i-p-s-e-d.livejournal.com]

Um, yeah. That, too. What exactly is holding these bonds together, again? And can any physical force outside of the human body make them ..un..bonded?

If you want. I'm not gonna make you or anything. Maybe I can come with you on your next visit to the bookshop.

I only said yes so you could see what an amazing job I've done so far.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[e-c-l-i-p-s-e-d.livejournal.com]

One atom should be enough to fulfill another's needs. And I have no idea what you're talking about, by the way. BUT I'M HUNGRY.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[snakeshaped.livejournal.com]

Ionic bonding is much more complicated than one partner giving everything, and the other nothing. Both atoms gain stability from the exchange, after all.

[griffith.livejournal.com]

[snakeshaped.livejournal.com]

The only real way to picture it is like this.

[neat drawing of a wooden table, made up of little circles, all side by side. Then, beneath it, drawings of various atoms (http://js082.k12.sd.us/My_Classes/Physical_Science/atoms/atom-bohr.gif).]

Atoms don't need to have a set appearance, they're more of an abstract concept for understanding the world around us. Of course, there is proof that that's how things are, but since nobody can see an atom, it's an irrelevant point.