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Originally posted by dj2becker
The answer is no and you know it.

Now my question is what does that have to do with the price of eggs?
Thank you.
It has nothing to do with the price of eggs as far as I know.

Now, if left to itself will a single water molecule break apart?

Hint: a water molecule is a compound according to your grade 9 chemistry definition.

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Originally posted by dj2becker
As a Dr of Biochemistry you should know better...
Three.... Two.... One..... And you're OUT!!!! Ding ding ding....

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Originally posted by scottishinnz
When did I say this? What's it in reference to?

Pray tell, Deej, what does water decay into over time?
Is there a simpler chemical compound than water into which it can decay?

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Originally posted by scottishinnz
Three.... Two.... One..... And you're OUT!!!! Ding ding ding....
Fortunately I was quoting a Professor of Biochemistry, who specialized in that specific field. So actually it's not just me vs you...

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Originally posted by twhitehead
Thank you.
It has nothing to do with the price of eggs as far as I know.

Now, if left to itself will a single water molecule break apart?

Hint: a water molecule is a compound according to your grade 9 chemistry definition.
Is there is a simpler chemical compound than water itself into which it can break down?

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Originally posted by dj2becker
Is there is a simpler chemical compound than water itself into which it can break down?
You seem to have extreme difficulty with yes / no type questions. I think you might be needing to consult your grade 5 English text book.

Do you now agree that the statement below is false?

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Originally posted by dj2becker
It is well known that, left to themselves, chemical compounds ultimately break apart into simpler materials; they do not ultimately become more complex.


Hint: There is nothing in your statement about whether or not there are simpler compounds to break down into.

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Originally posted by twhitehead
You seem to have extreme difficulty with yes / no type questions. I think you might be needing to consult your grade 5 English text book.

Do you now agree that the statement below is false?

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Originally posted by dj2becker
It is well known that, left to themselves, chemical compounds ultimately break apart into simpler materials; they do not u s nothing in your statement about whether or not there are simpler compounds to break down into.
Ask any grade 5 learner and they will tell you that something cannot break down into a simpler form than it's simplest form.

Your yes no question is as stupid as this one:

Is there something that is cheaper than the cheapest thing?

Yes or no?

Hint: Maybe you should read the grade 1 guide to asking meaningful questions. 😛

Edit: Take note, that is just plain stupidity, it has nothing to do with your lowly Maths degree... 😀

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Originally posted by dj2becker
Ask any grade 5 learner and they will tell you that something cannot break down into a simpler form than it's simplest form.

Your yes no question is as stupid as this one:

Is there something that is cheaper than the cheapest thing?

Yes or no?

Hint: Maybe you should read the grade 1 guide to asking meaningful questions. 😛

Edit: Take note, that is just plain stupidity, it has nothing to do with your lowly Maths degree... 😀
So you admit that your claim was not only false but stupid as well?

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Now we can proceed to the next of your claims:

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Originally posted by dj2becker
Carbon dioxide is never formed by the random collision of Carbon and Oxygen, as you would want to have it.


Yes or No: if a carbon atom is moving randomly and happens to randomly collide with a randomly moving oxygen molecule, is it impossible for carbon dioxide to form?
Has this never happened in the history of the universe?

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Originally posted by twhitehead
So you admit that your claim was not only false but stupid as well?
Where did I say that?

A stupid question does not make a statement false.

The statement I quoted was made by a Professor of Biochemistry. The fact that you think it is false does not make it false.

If you use the gray matter between your ears you will realize that something can only break down till it is in its simplest possible form. That is just pure logic which need not have been added to the Professors statement, but now that I think of it, he might just as well have added that so that you could understand what he means.

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Originally posted by twhitehead
Now we can proceed to the next of your claims:

[b]5.
Originally posted by dj2becker
Carbon dioxide is never formed by the random collision of Carbon and Oxygen, as you would want to have it.


Yes or No: if a carbon atom is moving randomly and happens to randomly collide with a randomly moving oxygen molecule, is it impossible for carbon dioxide to form?
Has this never happened in the history of the universe?[/b]
Until you can prove to me that it is possible I would say it is not possible.

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Originally posted by dj2becker
Is there a simpler chemical compound than water into which it can decay?
You tell me, it's your hypothesis.

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Originally posted by dj2becker
Ask any grade 5 learner and they will tell you that something cannot break down into a simpler form than it's simplest form.

Your yes no question is as stupid as this one:

Is there something that is cheaper than the cheapest thing?

Yes or no?

Hint: Maybe you should read the grade 1 guide to asking meaningful questions. 😛

Edit: Take note, that is just plain stupidity, it has nothing to do with your lowly Maths degree... 😀
"Simpler" has no meaning here. It's energy state is all that is important.

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Originally posted by dj2becker
Fortunately I was quoting a Professor of Biochemistry, who specialized in that specific field. So actually it's not just me vs you...
What?! I STILL have no idea what you're talking about. Still, neither do you, so at least I've got company.

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Originally posted by dj2becker
Until you can prove to me that it is possible I would say it is not possible.
So a carbon atom and two oxygen atoms combined doesn't make
carbon dioxide? Is that what you're saying?

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