Mnemonics for Periodic Table Elements

The video provides simple tricks to remember elements in the periodic table, focusing on the first three periods, Group 1 alkali metals, and Group 17 halogens. It also explains cations and anions, and oxidation and reduction processes using mnemonic devices.

What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?

• Blocks

• Rows

• Groups

• Periods

Which mnemonic helps remember the first three periods of the periodic table?

• High He Lied Because Boron Could Not Oxidize

• Little Nasty Kids Rub Cats For

• Fish Can't Breathe In Air

• An Oil Rig Cat

What element does 'High' represent in the mnemonic for the first three periods?

• Boron

• Lithium

• Hydrogen

• Helium

Which element is represented by 'King' in the mnemonic for the first three periods?

• Sodium

• Argon

• Calcium

• Potassium

What is the mnemonic to remember the Group 1 alkali metals?

• An Oil Rig Cat

• Fish Can't Breathe In Air

• Little Nasty Kids Rub Cats For

• High He Lied Because Boron Could Not Oxidize

Which element is represented by 'Cats' in the mnemonic for Group 1 alkali metals?

• Cesium

• Calcium

• Carbon

• Chlorine

What is the mnemonic to remember the Group 17 halogens?

• High He Lied Because Boron Could Not Oxidize

• Little Nasty Kids Rub Cats For

• Fish Can't Breathe In Air

• An Oil Rig Cat

Which element is represented by 'Fish' in the mnemonic for Group 17 halogens?

• Bromine

• Chlorine

• Iodine

• Fluorine

What does the mnemonic 'Cats Have Paw' help you remember?

• Cations are negative

• Anions are negative

• Cations are positive

• Anions are positive

What does the mnemonic 'An Oil Rig Cat' help you remember?

• Oxidation involves loss of electrons

• Reduction involves gain of protons

• Reduction involves loss of electrons

• Oxidation involves gain of electrons