Remembering of chemical formulae can be simplified very greatly by
reducing the formulae to an idea using the initialing plan; for
example, the formula for Wood Alcohol is CH3OH. This formula in
itself has no meaning, and is difficult to carry in mind. By using
the initials you can easily make some ideas which will represent this
formula and help you to remember it, as for example: CAT HAD ham ON
HAND. In this formula the C of Cat stands for Carbon, the H of Had
for Hydrogen; Ham being a Code Word for 3 is indicative of 3 atoms of
Hydrogen, and the O. H. is represented by the O and H of On Hand.
The formula for Glycerine is C3H5(OH)3, and can be remembered by the
following idea: COME HEEL O HAM. In this example notice that the first
letter of the word initials the substance and the last letter the
number of atoms by the number code. As COME: C for Carbon, and M for 3.
HEEL: H for Hydrogen, and L for 5. O for Oxygen. HAM: H for Hydrogen,
and M for radicle 3 times. Use whichever method suits you best.
The formula for Carbolic Acid, C6H5OH, or CASH HAUL O, HAY. The formula
for Benzine, C6H6, or CASH HASH.