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Any Quasiparticle Enjoyers Here?
Physics Chemistry Science
13 days ago 17.5K views 0 shares
Any Quasiparticle Enjoyers Here?
The ultimate chemistry wordplay! An anion (negatively charged ion) looks all grumpy and negative because it literally gained electrons and has a negative charge. Meanwhile, anyon (a quasi-particle that can exist in two-dimensional systems with exotic quantum properties) is giving that casual "whatever" look because it's quantum mechanics and it can basically do whatever it wants. The face expressions perfectly match their scientific nature - one bound by strict electromagnetic rules, the other following bizarre quantum behaviors where normal physics breaks down. Only condensed matter physicists will ugly-laugh at this one!

Cat-Ions Are Paw-Sitive
Chemistry Science
4 months ago 7.1K views 0 shares
Cat-Ions Are Paw-Sitive
The ultimate chemistry wordplay! When a cat (cat-ion) stands tall, it's a negative ion. But when you see just its paw (paw-sitive), it becomes positive! Chemistry teachers everywhere are high-fiving each other right now. This is basically what happens when atoms lose or gain electrons - except with fewer whiskers and way less cuteness. Next time you're struggling with electron transfer concepts, just remember: cats lose electrons, paws gain them!

Cat-ions Are Paw-sitive
Chemistry Science
6 months ago 11.4K views 0 shares
Cat-ions Are Paw-sitive
The perfect chemistry mnemonic doesn't exi-- Behold, the feline periodic reminder system. Cat = cation (paw-sitive charge). The stoic expression of that orange tabby says "I've lost electrons and I'm not happy about it." Meanwhile, the paw represents anions, which gain electrons and become negative. Chemistry professors have been using this exact technique for decades, but only after three consecutive all-nighters in the lab does it become truly hilarious.