When we think of the periodic table, we usually have a few things in mind – it’s a difficult subject to learn, there are 100+ elements in total, and it can take years to go through all of the different components. But what if I told you that getting a handle on your periodic tables doesn’t have to be nearly as complicated as you think?
It only takes a few minutes to memorize the periodic table with this simple memory trick. Just follow these steps:
1. Look at the first column of elements and memorize the first 10 elements (hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, sodium).
2. Then look at the second column and memorize the next 10 elements (potassium, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, argon, potassium).
3. Repeat this process for the remaining columns until you have memorized all of the elements in the periodic table.
4. Finally, test your knowledge by trying to recall the names and symbols of various elements from memory.
Memory Trick
There are lots of ways to memorize the periodic table, but one of the quickest and most effective ways is to use a memory trick. Here’s how it works:
First, take a look at the periodic table and find the element you want to memorize. For this example, we’ll use carbon.
Next, associate that element with something that’s easy to remember. For carbon, you might think of a coal mine or a diamond.
Now, create a mental image of the thing you associated with the element in the middle of the periodic table. So, for our example, you would imagine a coal mine in the middle of the table.
Finally, remember the position of the elements around your chosen element. For carbon, you would need to know that nitrogen (N) is above it and oxygen (O) is below it. Phosphorus (P) is to the left and silicon (Si) is to the right.
By using this memory trick, you can easily memorize any element on the periodic table in just minutes!
How It Works?
When you look at the periodic table, do you see a confusing jumble of letters and numbers? If so, you’re not alone. The periodic table can be daunting to memorize, but there’s a trick that can help.
Here’s how it works: First, familiarize yourself with the first 20 elements in the periodic table. This is the easiest part, as these are the elements that make up most of the world around us. Next, break the remaining elements down into groups of four. For example, lithium (Li), beryllium (Be), boron (B), and carbon (C) are all in Group 1.
Now comes the fun part: using mnemonic devices to help you remember each group. For Group 1, you might think of LiBeBC as “lickable Bee Bee Cee.” Groups 2-16 can be remembered with this handy rhyme:
“Boys Lie Butterscotch Candies Get Eaten By Girls In The Evening”
So for Group 2, you’d think of Be as “butterscotch,” B as “candy,” C as “eaten,” and N as “girls.”
Group 3 would be “Crazy Bums Get Drunk Every Night.” And so on.
With a little practice, you’ll be able to Memorize the periodic table in no time!
Conclusion
I hope this periodic table memory trick has helped you memorize the elements quicker and more easily. As you can see, it’s a simple but effective way to learn the information and commit it to memory. With a little bit of practice, you’ll be able to recite any element on the periodic table in no time at all!
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