Mnemonic devices for Chemistry

Need to learn the periodic table, alkanes or redox reactions? Look here for handy memory tools

Song: Periodic Table of Elements

Mnemonic Device: Songs to remember all 118 elements of the periodic table. See YouTube links below.   How He Lives Beggars Belief, Constantly Nicking Old Foreign Necklaces. Nathan Magee Always Sits Patiently,
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Mnemonic Video Device for the Periodic Table

Here are a couple of videos to remember the periodic table, with thanks to Trickfy.   Video to remember the periodic table: D-block elements Video to remember the periodic table: S-block
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Mnemonic Devices for the Periodic Table

  Mnemonic Device: The Periodic Table of Elements (contributors include Bob Gayhart and Dean Campbell) Group 1A (H, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr) Highly Nasty Kids Rub Cats Fur Hans
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LEO GER

  Mnemonic Device: LEO GER Explanation: to keep the two halves of a redox process straight. The Loss of Electrons is Oxidation; the Gain of Electrons is Reduction.

Harry He Likes Beer But CanNot Obtain Food

  Mnemonic Device: Harry He Likes Beer But CanNot Obtain Food Explanation: to remember the first nine elements of the Periodic Table Hydrogen 1, Helium 2, Lithium 3, Beryllium 4, Boron
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Memorize Eternal Propositions, But Pension Hectic Happy Occult, Nonsensical Declarations

  Mnemonic Device: Memorize Eternal Propositions, But Pension Hectic Happy Occult, Nonsensical Declarations Explanation: to memorize the first ten alkanes Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane, Pentane, Hexane, Heptane, Octane, Nonane, Decane

Must Every PRefect Be PErfect

  Mnemonic Device: Must Every PRefect Be PErfect Explanation: to remember the first five alkanes in organic chemistry. Methane, Ethane, PRopane, Butane, PEntane

Maggie Enjoys Pacifiers & Bottles

  Mnemonic Device: Maggie Enjoys Pacifiers & Bottles Explanation: use the name Maggie from the Simpsons to remember the first four alkanes. Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane Variations: could also be used
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Please Stop Calling My African Zebra In Latin Class.

  Mnemonic Device: Please Stop Calling My African Zebra In Latin Class. Explanation: to remember the reactivity series Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminum, Zinc, Iron, Lithium, Carbon

Oh My, Such Good Apple Pie

  Mnemonic Device: Oh My, Such Good Apple Pie Explanation: to remember the first six straight-chain dicarboxylic acids Oxalic, Malonic, Succinic, Glutaric, Adipic, and Picric acids