The periodic table is the language of chemists. Chemistry, as a subject, can feel quite tricky to students, because we must knit together three conceptual levels: the sub-microscopic, the macroscopic, and the symbolic. The key is to understand that the symbols are not just another hurdle we have to jump through, they're something that can help us represent complex ideas. And that’s really amazing.Putting the periodic table to music will motivate students to learn the elements in a fun and unique