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ERIC Number: EJ1327714
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Feb
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Molecular Music: A Modern Accompaniment to NMR Pedagogy
Munukutla, Srikar; Bertoy, Alec; Rush, Stephen; Ramamoorthy, Ayyalusamy
Journal of Chemical Education, v99 n2 p810-818 Feb 2022
The NMR spectrometer is a commonly used spectroscopic instrument that records resonance frequencies of nuclei present in molecular systems. While the NMR frequencies fall within the radio frequency regime for a given molecular system, they are presented in terms of chemical shifts in the audio frequency regime, thereby having the versatility to be expressed as musical notes. Herein, we present a convenient methodology that enables conversion of NMR spectra into a collection of associated piano notes, and subsequently, a library of molecule-inspired tunes. In the classroom, this supplementary approach can be integrated to construct a more inclusive learning atmosphere for all.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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