Chemistry: How To Remember The Activity Series Easily - Expomata

Remembering all the stuff you’ve read in chemistry is not an easy task. One has to carefully study and understand the properties of not just the elements, but their compounds as well. However, using a memory trick called “Mnemonics” is one of the best ways that will help you to remember even the most complex stuff.
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So, I will be sharing with you a very simple mnemonic to help you remember the Activity Series in chemistry. If you’re not a science type, well, you can still use this knowledge to surprise your science friend or bro!! Here it is:
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Peter Sells Careless Monkeys And Zebras In Large Cages Securely Guarded
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Wow! It’s that simple! Read it loud again! Ok, now let’s decode it to extract the elements in the Activity Series.
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Peter = POTASSIUM
Sells = SODIUM
Careless = CALCIUM
Monkeys = MAGNESIUM
And = ALUMINIUM
Zebras = ZINC
In = IRON
Large = LEAD
Cages = COPPER
Securely = SILVER
Guarded = GOLD
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You see? It’s very, simple! Just remember the possible elements.