Mnemonic for Z and E nomenclature

Abstract

A visual reminder that makes it unnecessary to memorize the German terms.

A Simple Mnemonic for Tautomerization Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry

“…Mnemonic devices can be very helpful to students as they strive to organize and remember certain types of information , . Some of the chemistry mnemonics that have appeared in the literature have focused on the periodic table , electron configurations , the mole concept , the electronegativity scale , the formula of certain polyatomic ions , the stereochemistry of alkenes and carbohydrates , , and the fate of electrons in redox reactions . Apparently, however, no mnemonic related to a standard, “textbook” reaction mechanism of organic chemistry has previously been described.…”

Performance enhancement through mnemonic training

“…Over the years, many articles published in this Journal have helped teachers and students remember various pieces of information concerning chemistry. Since 1960, articles, letters, and notes have included mnemonics relating to atomic principles (1)(2)(3), thermodynamics (4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9), and isomerism (10,11). DeLoach presented a bibliography of mnemonic articles appearing in the literature before 1960 (12).…”