Author: samreen
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Easy Mnemonics to Master Solubility Product and pH Concepts
1. Ionic Product of Water (Kw = [H⁺][OH⁻] = 1 × 10⁻¹⁴ at 25°C) Mnemonic: “Hot Water Has Opposites Multiplied.” Hot → H⁺ Water → OH⁻ Has Opposites Multiplied →...
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Top Biology Mnemonics for MDCAT – Learn Major Concepts Fast!
🔬 1. Taxonomy: Kingdoms of Life Mnemonic: “King Philip Came Over For Good Soup” 🌱 2. Photosynthesis (Light Reaction Steps) Mnemonic: “PSI Eats Water, Pops Up Oxygen, Then Transfers Electrons”...
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Easy Mnemonics to Remember the Nernst Equation for Electrochemistry
🔷 Nernst Equation: E=E∘−0.0591/n logQ Where: 🔹 Mnemonic: “Every Elegant Nerd Loves Quality Notes” 🟢 Breakdown: 🔸 Alternative Funny Mnemonic: “Even Elephants Never Like Quiet Nights” Also: 🔹 Visual Trick:...
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Dipole Moment & Bond Polarity Mnemonics – Easy Tricks to Determine Molecular Polarity
1. Bond Polarity Basics “EN Difference = Dipole Direction” Mnemonic: “The Hungry Atom” (electronegative atom “pulls” electrons toward itself) 2. Dipole Moment (μ) Formula μ = Q × r(charge ×...
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Hybridization Mnemonics (sp, sp², sp³, sp³d, sp³d²) –
1. Hybridization Formula Hybridization = No. of sigma bonds + No. of lone pairsMnemonic: “Count Bonds & Lone Pairs!” 2. Hybridization Types & Shapes Hybridization Shape Example Mnemonic sp Linear...
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Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) Mnemonics; Easy Memory Tricks
1. Order of Molecular Orbitals (σ & π) For diatomic molecules (B₂ to N₂) (s-p mixing changes order):Mnemonic: “BON” (B₂, O₂, N₂ have different orders) Mnemonic: 2. Bond Order Formula...
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Ionization Energy Trends: Mnemonics & Exceptions Explained
1. General Trend (Across Periods & Down Groups) Mnemonic:“UP-RIGHT = HIGH FIGHT!” Visual: Imagine a superhero (“HIGH FIGHT!”) flying up and to the right on the periodic table. 2. Exceptions...
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Electron Configuration Rules: Aufbau, Pauli & Hund’s Mnemonics
1. Aufbau Principle (Electron Filling Order) Mnemonic: “Smart People Don’t Fail” Alternative (Diagonal Rule):“1s < 2s < 2p < 3s < 3p < 4s < 3d < 4p < 5s…”(Remember:...
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Quantum Numbers Made Simple: Mnemonics to Remember n, l, mₗ, mₛ
“ Silly Puppies Destroy Furniture“ (Each word corresponds to a quantum number in order: n, l, mₗ, mₛ) Breakdown: Bonus Mnemonics: For Orbital Shapes (s, p, d, f): For Remembering...
