Delocalization Anthology OChem Rap

Extra credit ochem video!! ucd fall '08: Lindsay, Jessica, Ann

Lyrics: Did you know

That when the sun's beams beat down on you

Organic chemistry is involvedit's true!

Let us attempt to make this clear

There's melanin in your skin ya hear?

Each kind of melanin is made up of rings

Who share their bonds among many things

Delocalization, that's the name of the game

Sharing electrons tween N O C,

It's plain to see

That two resonance structures contribute to

A resonance hybrid, we'll give you a clue

This hybrid is at the same time both, but neither one

Having properties of both contributors, isn't this fun?

But let's break it down now, try another structure,

BENZENE!!

Six delocalized electrons, a six-carbon ring

Sigma bonds linking neighbors, it's a simple thing

But then each has an electron in the orbital P

And to fill each of theirs, neighbors share equally

Overlapping, the pi bonds form a cloud

Of interconnected electrons, just shout out loud!

More delocalization, it's easy to see

Now lets talk about how this chemistry affects you and me

Speaking of clouds, let's talk about protection

Moving this rap in a whole new direction

I'm talking about the sun and its damage to our skin

Without using sunscreen, there's no way we can win

We're pale folks ourselves so we just glob it on

Protected from UV rays, we reapply a ton

Now we know what you're thinking, but listen to our plea

Just pay close attention to this chemistry

Sunscreen lotion absorbs the UV light

Containing organic molecules that help us win the fight

Against cancer, melanoma, and wrinkles too

Thanks to delocalization, it will protect you

These molecules are conjugated with neighbor pi bonds

When you've got delocalized sunscreen who needs palm fronds

Neighboring pi bonds are a clear indication

Though lone pair electrons add their own contribution

Delocalizationinvolved in two layers of protection

Melanin, your sunscreen, so good for your complexion

So hopefully this rap will make you see

The important role that's played by chemistry

The next time you walk outside and feel the sun's rays

You'll think about the role delocalization plays!

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Tags:

• delocalization
• rap
• organic
• chemistry
• uc
• davis
• ochem
• 8a

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Fail

[jadedenise]

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[blkchrm77]

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[BlackHatLinwix]

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[horsedude44]

YAY. This is great. Helps me alot. hehehe :)