Our Lives Matter S1E08: The Big Bang to the Periodic Table of the Elements

Episode 8 January 18, 2024 00:17:58
Our Lives Matter S1E08: The Big Bang to the Periodic Table of the Elements
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Our Lives Matter S1E08: The Big Bang to the Periodic Table of the Elements

Jan 18 2024 | 00:17:58

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Show Notes

The Big Bang was a huge explosion of energy.  Some of it condensed into matter.  That set the universe in motion.  It led to the formation of atoms.  It also led to the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets.   Physics is the study of matter and energy.  Atomic physics leads directly into chemistry.  Electrons are attracted to the nuclei of atoms.  What happens because of that?   That sets the stage for the evolution of life on Earth.  How did chemistry create biochemistry?   ACT I Scene 1 [72 bpm] The universe began with an extremely dense concentration of…

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