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