"X Is Still Hiding": Video of Lecturer Stumped by Chemistry Equation Tickles Netizens

"X Is Still Hiding": Video of Lecturer Stumped by Chemistry Equation Tickles Netizens

  • A lecturer from Kenyatta University was solving a Chemistry problem in front of his students when he made a blunder
  • He realised that he had made an error in the equation but could not figure out where the problem was, as seen in a video shared by @northern.student
  • Netizens chipped in, teasing the lecturer for being puzzled by the problem, yet he should be very knowledgeable in the subject

A lecturer gave his students and netizens a good laugh when he hit a snag while solving a chemistry problem.

The moment, captured on video by one of his students, has gone viral on social media, with many claiming that the man was not to blame for the course being a difficult one.

Man solving equation
A lecturer was stumped by a chemistry problem he was trying to solve. Photo: Getty Images.
Source: UGC

Chemistry equation gone wrong

Anyone who has done Mathematics, Chemistry or any subject involving complex calculations knows that it can be challenging, even for a math whizz.

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Every once in a while, calculations do not work, as was the case for the Chemistry lecturer.

In an Instagram video shared by @northern.student, the lecturer was solving a chemistry problem and was almost finished when he realised something was amiss.

The man, who some netizens claimed was a lecturer, Dr Mugambi, from Kenyatta University, had made calculations all over the whiteboard.

However, when he had almost found the solution to the problem, he realised something was wrong.

With a hand on his waist and a confused look on his face, he stepped back and observed the board, trying to figure out where he made a wrong move.

Dressed in a white lab coat and a mask hanging to one side of the ear, the lecturer rubbed a few calculations off the board but still did not find the error.

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Netizens react to the lecturer's predicament

The video of him puzzled, staring at the equation tickled netizens who did not hesitate to air their views.

@sir_odilo:

"At this point u will hear the teacher saying this will be your homework let’s meet tomorrow."

@remight24:

"Even his coat is confusedly buttoned."

@papzrenny:

"Dr.Mugambi,Kenyatta University, 2020 Nov,I was in this class."

@ivan_had2:

"That subject has no room for respect."

@williamomondi7:

"Calculate the number of people... This is when you find the number of people to be 2.5 people."

@davison.merans:

"Find X". X is still hiding."

@silangajr.7:

"The professor can’t find where X is."

@babaladebaker:

"Calculating how to get Africa out of debt."

@nwachukwu_nonye:

"Lol. Mathematics has refused to math."

@cecil_euster_:

"The math is not matching."

@kevin_budu:

"Am sure this Kenyatta University."

@clasiti9742:

"@dulla.lefty kimemramba."

@vche_:

"My man just discovered the question to set for his students during the next examination."

Nigerian lecturer gets stuck while solving Chemistry question

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported a video of a Nigerian academician who was stuck at the board trying to solve a chemistry question.

The pitiable man appeared to have forgotten a step of the process and was trying hard to recollect, but it wasn't just going to come.

The moment, recorded by one of his students, has since gone viral on social media, with many netizens recommending that the man give the question as an assignment to the students mocking him.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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Nkem Ikeke (Copy editor) Nkem Ikeke is currently a copy editor who also writes for the politics and current affairs desk on weekends. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2010), and has over 10 years of work experience in the media industry (Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria). Email: n.ikeke@corp.legit.ng

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Ibrahim Sofiyullaha (Editorial Assistant) Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng

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