[ASMR] What is an Atom? Chemistry for Beginners | Basic Concepts

I was asked to make videos that are more for beginners, which is a great idea! I talk about the basics of an atom, starting with the concept of how positive and negative charges attract each other. Then I go over what's in an atom (protons, neutrons, and electrons).
The structure of an atom might surprise you! I give an analogy to a soccer/football field so that you can get a general sense of where the protons are, where the electrons are, and the size of the nucleus compared to the size of the whole atom.
I then give some examples, starting with a lithium atom. I also show the difference between atoms (like helium gas in balloons), molecules (like oxygen gas we breathe), and ionic compounds (like table salt). This ending part goes a little bit beyond atoms, and I'm happy to talk more about those concepts in future videos - let me know!
Also, you might notice that I use a pencil instead of a calligraphy pen and ink this time. I ran out of ink, so this was my backup. But maybe you like the pencil better, or you like the idea of different kinds of pens and pencils? Let me know!
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[@ASMRChemistry]

Thank you for all of the lovely comments! As always, post requests for future videos - anything you're either curious about, or that will help you in your chemistry studies!

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Loved the pencil in this

[@ASMRChemistry]

@sleeping fossil - I very much appreciate the feedback, since this is my first time deviating from the calligraphy pen. I'll do more in pencil, and will play with different pens and pencils too. Thank you!

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@@ASMRChemistry was it harder to write with that pencile?

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[@ASMRChemistry]

You are so welcome... this is such an affirming message and I appreciate it immensely! Is there a particular topic you'd like me to create a video on? I've had a to take a break for a few weeks but I will be making more soon.

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Please make more beginner videos like this. It helped a lot! Your explanation is clear and straightforward. I love it! Could you please do a video about bonding and how it relates to the periodic table? Thank you. 💖💖

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I'd love to do that, @Joseph Star ! Thanks for asking. Really good idea! :D

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I am so happy you found it, too! Please let me know if you have any requests for topics or anything else! ❤️

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Wow, thank you! That makes me so happy that you came into the ASMR Chemistry circle here with me. Welcome!!

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@Martine I'm so glad!! Thank you for the kind comment - much appreciated! :)

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Great video! Nice that you explained why protons stay together in the nucleus despite the repulsive electrical forces pushing them apart, i.e., the strong nuclear force holds them together. But why do the electrons stay far away from the nucleus despite their electrical attraction to the nucleus? What prevents the electrons from getting sucked into the nucleus and forming a "plum pudding" glob? That would make a great video!

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I love this idea for a video - thank you! There could be a whole series that’s almost like the “Yes, and…” improv game, taking each model of understanding a step further. (Which is essentially our entire chemistry curriculum, where eventually students start joking that we keep lying to them.😂)

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Thank you! So happy to pique your interest! :D

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love your video. I think the chemistry asmr idea is brilliant. If you are getting your phd, are you able to filming something in lab? by the way your calligraphy skills are amazing. thank you ❤

[@ASMRChemistry]

What a great idea! I can definitely go into the lab. It will be a little loud with the hoods running, and those cannot be shut off. But still, it would be fun. I did do one short video in the chemistry stockroom, but it was very short and so I put it on TikTok. Anyway, thank you!

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I'm also so glad you found this channel! I'm making these videos for you and other students in the same boat as you. And I'm happy you get the osmosis pun, hehe!! :D

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I'm so glad it was helpful Noelle! Do you have your grade back yet? I hope it went well!

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I’m so glad to hear you like it, and thank you for your kind words! I do love writing. Welcome to this channel!😊

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Will you do a video on gluons? It would be great to know more about them.

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@Jyoti thank you so much for letting me know! I'll do that for my next video. Much appreciated :)

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It's in my blood! ;)