Inert gas of the WEEEEEK
Argon - Atomic number 18, 18 protons and 18 electrons, chemical symbol Ar, atomic mass of 40, so it has 32 neutrons. Argon is the 3rd most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, so we are breathing it right now :) Argon undergoes almost no chemical reactions, which is why it is named after the Greek word for 'lazy' or 'inactive'. As far as I can tell, Argon with 18 electrons fills completely up to the 4p electron orbital. This is why is doesn't really react with other elements, its electrons are happy the way they are and so it doesn't share, lose or gain with/from others. Argon is used in welding and other industrial processes, where other normally nonreactive substances sometimes become reactive. It also makes a blue-green gas laser. It is colorless, odorless, nontoxic and nonflammable as a solid, liquid and gas. It is super super inert.
My Kitchen Colors
I have a pretty good assortment of colors in my fridge and cupboard. Dried mango slices, yellow-pink cherries, blueberries, green beans, carrots, red onions, wheat grass powder, brown rice, eggs. But alongside that I do have quite a few beige foods... its all about balance, right? this exercise definitely makes me shop differently!
Class Discussion
It was interesting to consider the inappropriate or inefficient use of green power. We seem to have an infrastructure problem, which is symbolic of a lot of issues that arise with change... how do we incorporate new changes into an existing system?
I really enjoyed the section/articles on nutrition and color, and the chakras! I think that it is much better in so many ways to teach young humans about health and healthy food/lifestyle choices while they are young as opposed to waiting until there is a serious problem to foster balance. And I really like the chakra system. I find that studying the chakras is a good way to remind myself about all the various aspects of my life that need consideration and care. I agree with what Larry said in class about women not feeling empowered more often than not in the throat chakra. I was talking to my older sister on friday and she said the same thing. Men also can feel disempowered to speak their truth. I think we would all feel better if we could feel free to express ourselves.
Hi Jillian,
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you on the throat chakra as I feel like that is something I need to work on personally. I know women in general are seen as submissive cross culturally, but I feel like it is even more emphasized in Asian societies. Even though it is much different in Asian countries today, I still feel like girls brought up in Western countries are more vocal than the ones brought up in Asian countries. As for myself, I feel kind of in between since I spent part of my childhood in the States and part of it in Taiwan. But the good thing is, everything can be improved, so why not start out with a system like the chakras? :)