Episode Details

Welcome to the new episode of Lexx Education, the comedy science podcast made specifically for you, no one else is here but you and us (Ron and Laura), and we know because we made it especially for you that you're really going to love this one. Why? It's on your 2 favourite topics, electron orbitals and the 1780's which as we find out was a busy busy decade.

We’re talking electron shells and a lot of random numbers and letters are said. Ron is all science, Laura is along for the ride but not so enthusiastically. Phoned in the last chemistry so have to actually try on this one. Orbitals, subshells, shells - lovely stuff.

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💬 Show Notes

In this egg-citing episode of Lexx Education, comedian Laura Lex takes on the challenging world of atomic structure with her ever-patient brother Ron. After a hearty discussion about their recent Egg-a-Thon, where they tackled riddles and devoured boiled eggs, Laura and Ron dive into the complexities of electron shells and subshells. Expect plenty of banter as Laura grapples with the intricacies of quantum numbers and atomic orbitals, all while trying to keep her focus amidst the chaos of sibling rivalry and hilarious distractions.

From the basics of atomic particles to the more complicated concepts of electron configurations, Ron attempts to unravel the mysteries of chemistry that Laura finds both baffling and boring. Will Laura finally understand the layers of electron shells, or will she remain lost in the world of egg-related antics? Tune in for an episode filled with laughter, science, and a cheeky quiz on the 1780s that showcases Laura's surprising knowledge of history!

00:00 - Lex Education is the comedy science podcast where comedian Laura Lex learns about eggs

03:23 - Ronan Keating is planning a tour of New Zealand next year

04:41 - This one's sciencey, so let's let everybody listen to this Marvel

07:38 - Ron says he had a rest day yesterday because his dog looked haggard

11:09 - Name the three particles that make up atoms. Proton, electron, nucleus

14:27 - So, principal quantum shells. These numbers are specific to what are called subshells

17:09 - Okay, so you have these subshells, that make up the principal quantum shells

21:45 - So are there like, microscopes that allow you to actually see this? No, this is microscopes

26:00 - Talk me through that quickly. No, no, I don't want to. Don't offer me the opportunity to run you through

29:59 - This chemistry episode has got physics written all over it

33:20 - Laura takes a 1780s decade quiz based on shell suits

37:32 - First city to ratify U.S. constitution was Philadelphia

41:09 - Ron: Why was there coconut water on your back door today

42:56 - What shape is an S orbital, Laura? A circle? A sphere

47:00 - The clocks went forward again, so my kitchen is accurate again

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