Mnemonic devices for Chemistry

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

BRA

  Mnemonic Device: BRA  Explanation: to remember that Blue litmus turns to Red in Acid

LOAN

  Mnemonic Device: LOAN  Explanation: to remember that the Left-side Oxidation Anode attracts Negative ions

OIL RIG

  Mnemonic Device: OIL RIG  Explanation: to remember that Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain. An OIL RIG Cat At the Anode, Oxidation Is Loss and Reduction Is Gain at the Cathode

Monarch Edward Prefers Birthday Parties, His Highness Offers No Drinks

  Mnemonic Device: Monarch Edward Prefers Birthday Parties, His Highness Offers No Drinks Explanation: to remember these prefixes for organic chemistry Meth, Eth, Prop, But, Pent, Hex, Hept, Oct, Non, Dec

Sober Physicists Don’t Find Giraffes Hiding In Kitchens

  Mnemonic Device: Sober Physicists Don’t Find Giraffes Hiding In Kitchens Explanation: to remember the order of atomic orbitals S, P, D, F, G, H, I, K Additional Note: after
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Do like an otter, add acid to water.

  Mnemonic Device: Do like an otter, add acid to water. Do what you Oughter, add acid to water! Acid to Water, All is Well. Water to Acid, What an
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How He Lies Because Boys Can Not Open Flowers

  Mnemonic Device: How He Lies Because Boys Can Not Open Flowers Explanation: to remember the first nine elements of the Periodic Table Hydrogen 1, Helium 2, Lithium 3, Beryllium
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BrINClHOF (pronounced Brinklehoff)

  Mnemonic Device: BrINClHOF (pronounced Brinklehoff) Explanation: to remember the diatomic molecules Bromine, Iodine, Nitrogen, Chlorine, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Fluorine

Can Sima Get Soon Publicity

  Mnemonic Device: Can Sima Get Soon Publicity Explanation: to remember the Carbon Family from the periodic table Carbon (C), Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Tin (Sn) and Lead (Pb)

Horses Need Oats For Clear Brown (i) Eyes

  Mnemonic Device: Horses Need Oats For Clear Brown (i) Eyes Explanation: diatomic elements in order by size Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine