Category Archives: Chemistry

Random Tidbits

Posted on 4/6/2005 by Stephen

The other day, I’m at the deli and I say, “Waiter, there’s a subatomic particle in my borscht! It’s enormous! Look at it go!” So the waiter says, “I’m sorry, sir, but you know what Heisenberg says about the limitation … Continue reading →

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Berkeley Uncertainty Principle

Posted on 1/20/2005 by Stephen

An uncertainty principle relating to Chemistry 120A says that a student’s grades become more uncertain when fewer classes are attended. Chemistry 120A Syllabus Although a spoof of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, my professor’s statement is actually quite truthful in regards … Continue reading →

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CO Content in Cigarette Smoke

Posted on 5/10/2004 by Stephen

After five weeks of intense work, I’ve finally finished my Chemistry 4B special project, “The CO Content in Cigarette Smoke”. Here’s a graphical representation of my results: Surprisingly, Virginia Slims cigarette smoke had the highest concentration of CO. Marlboro cigarette … Continue reading →

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My Chemistry Education at Work

Posted on 5/1/2004 by Stephen

I’ve discovered a practical use for my Berkeley chemistry education: I’m going to brew beer. The idea started with rumors about my Chem 4B GSI Alex’s brewing abilities. I had heard from other students and other GSIs that Alex was … Continue reading →

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Chem 4B Midterm #3

Posted on 4/21/2004 by Stephen

So, I didn’t completely fail my chemistry midterm. Out of 100 possible points, the mean was approximately 57 points and the standard deviation was approximately 18 points. The lowest score was 11 points, and the highest score was 98 points. … Continue reading →

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Organic Chemistry: Ouch

Posted on 4/19/2004 by Stephen

I crashed and burned on my organic chemistry midterm. I guess the blame falls upon me because I didn’t start studying early enough and because I missed too many lectures. This makes for two chemistry midterms that I’ve done poorly … Continue reading →

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Up in Smoke

Posted on 4/16/2004 by Stephen

For those that don’t know, I chose to measure the CO concentration in cigarette smoke for my Chemistry 4B special project. I wanted to see how much CO gas a smoker inhales with each draw, and I also wanted to … Continue reading →

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Boom!

Posted on 2/28/2004 by Stephen

My chemistry teacher likes explosions.

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Here Comes the Weekend…

Posted on 2/27/2004 by Stephen

Just got out of my Chem 4B lab. The lab this week was pretty straightforward, so we finished early. And now, I can finally rest. I’m going to meet Bryan of ABSK for dinner at 7 around Durant Square, and … Continue reading →

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Four Midterms Down

Posted on 2/27/2004 by Stephen

Whoa! I just got back from my EECS 20N midterm. It was pretty straightforward; there seemed to be no major traps, and it was pretty similar to the past exams. Pulling an all-nighter last night REALLY helped, since I read … Continue reading →

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