If you must take a chemistry course, there is an exceptional chance you will be required to learn the names and order of the elements of the periodic table. Even if you don’t have to learn the elements for a score, it is useful to be able to remember that information instead of looking it up when you need it.

Memorize Using Mnemonic Devices

You can utilize a mnemonic to make the memorization process easier. The symbols for the elements are linked with words that form a phrase. If you can learn the terms and know the abbreviations for the elements, then you can learn their organization. Below you will find a tremendous mnemonic device for learning the first 20 elements on the periodic table.

Hi! – H
He – He
Lies – Li
Because – Be
Boys – B
Can – C
Not – N
Operate – O
Fireplaces – F

New – Ne
Nation – Na
Might – Mg
Also – Al
Sign – Si
Peace – P
Security – S
Clause – Cl

A – Ar
King – K
Can – Ca

The First 20 Elements

1. Hydrogen – H
2. Helium – He
3. Lithium – Li
4. Beryllium – Be
5. Boron – B
6. Carbon – C
7. Nitrogen – N
8. Oxygen – O
9. Fluorine – F
10. Neon – Ne
11. Sodium – Na
12. Magnesium – Mg
13. Aluminum (or Aluminium) – Al
14. Silicon – Si
15. Phosphorus – P
16. Sulfur – S
17. Chlorine – Cl
18. Argon – Ar
19. Potassium – K
20. Calcium – Ca