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Superior Chemical Nomenclature

Superior Chemical Nomenclature
Nothing says "I have a chemistry degree and I'm not afraid to use it" like casually dropping "dihydrogen monoxide" at a dinner party. The face says it all—that smug satisfaction when you deliberately overcomplicate simple molecules just to flex your chemical literacy. We all know that one colleague who refers to table salt as "sodium chloride" and somehow manages to work "covalent bonds" into conversations about coffee.

The Ol' Reliable Jargon Defense

The Ol' Reliable Jargon Defense
When the professor demands you explain your reasoning, but all you've got is scientific jargon pulled from the depths of desperation. Nothing says "I totally understand this concept" like confidently scribbling "resonance stabilized" on your exam while having absolutely no clue what it means. The academic equivalent of answering "because of quantum mechanics" to every question. Trust me, I've seen students deploy the "Ol' Reliable" technical terms for 30 years now. The more incomprehensible, the better the grade!

Not Unreactive, Just Thermodynamically Challenged

Not Unreactive, Just Thermodynamically Challenged
Behold the escalating brilliance of chemist brain activation! Starting with the pathetic "compound is unreactive" (yawn), we progress through increasingly sophisticated excuses until—ZAP!—the final form: "positive Gibbs free energy"! It's the ultimate chemistry flex! Instead of admitting your reaction failed, just declare it "thermodynamically unfavorable" with scientific pizzazz! Nothing says "I'm a chemistry genius" like blaming the fundamental laws of the universe for your experimental flop. The more syllables in your excuse, the more lab coat credibility you gain!