| This song parody will reinforce some concepts regarding "solutions" in science. It distinguishes "solute" from "solvent" and emphasizes some of the characteristics of a solution and aqueous solutions. It is sung to the tune of "Don't Stop Believing" recorded and performed by Journey ( and a selection in the TV hit, "Glee".) The songwriters are Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, and Steve Perry. This will work well with the solution lessons in STC/MS Properties of Matter. The words are in the DOCS section on Teacher Tube. OR BELOW: The Solution Song -- to the tune of "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey Songwriters: Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry. Words by Doug Edmonds. Intro 1) A solution is a type of mixture, that is homo- gen-eous. It means that it's the same throughout, the same through-out. It is the best mixed mixture, of two or more sub-stan-ces. When one of the components is wa-ter, it's a-que-ous. The major por-tion of the solu-tion, the thing that does the dissolving, It bears a special name for its job, it is called the sol-vent. The other part of the solu-tion, is the thing that gets dissolved. It also bears a special name, it's the sol-ute. Refrain: Solu-tions are made of The solute and the sol-vent, The solvent it does the ..... It does the dissolving. The sol-ute is les-ser .... It's the substance that gets dissolved. Solu-tions the best mixed mix-ture! 2) A solution is a type of mixture, that is homo- gen-eous. It means that it's the same throughout, the same ... |
