Ever notice in chemistry and science, how some things “come in three’s”?
Let’s take a brief quiz…
1. How many basic parts of the atom are there?
3 – Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
2. How many phases of matter are there?
3 – Solid, Liquid, Gas
3. How many types of elements are there?
3 – Metals, Non-Metals, Semi-conductors
4. How many basic laws of thermodynamics are there?
3 – First, Second, Third (Yes, there is the zeroth but 1, 2, & 3 are most commonly taught.)
5. How many parts of the earth are there?
3 – Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Atmosphere
6. How many types of pH are there?
3 – Acidic, Basic, Neutral
7. How many types of numbers are there?
3 – Positive, Negative, and Zero
8. How many types of chemical bonds are there?
3 – Ionic, Covalent, Metallic
9. How many types of electrolytes are there?
3 – Strong, Weak, and Non
10. How many theories of bonding are there?
3 – VSEPR, Valence Bond, Molecular Orbital
11. Some Thermodynamic Equalities
3 – ∆Go = -RT ln Keq = -nFEo
Does The Trinity leave an identifying stamp in nature, even in chemistry? Hmmm, something to think about…