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Memorize Eternal Propositions, But Pension Hectic Happy Occult, Nonsensical Declarations

  Mnemonic Device: Memorize Eternal Propositions, But Pension Hectic Happy Occult, Nonsensical Declarations Explanation: to memorize the first ten alkanes Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane, Pentane, Hexane, Heptane, Octane, Nonane, Decane

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Must Every PRefect Be PErfect

  Mnemonic Device: Must Every PRefect Be PErfect Explanation: to remember the first five alkanes in organic chemistry. Methane, Ethane, PRopane, Butane, PEntane

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Maggie Enjoys Pacifiers & Bottles

  Mnemonic Device: Maggie Enjoys Pacifiers & Bottles Explanation: use the name Maggie from the Simpsons to remember the first four alkanes. Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane Variations: could also be used
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Monarch Edward Prefers Birthday Parties, His Highness Offers No Drinks

  Mnemonic Device: Monarch Edward Prefers Birthday Parties, His Highness Offers No Drinks Explanation: to remember these prefixes for organic chemistry Meth, Eth, Prop, But, Pent, Hex, Hept, Oct, Non, Dec

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My Enormous Penguin Bounces Pretty High, Helping Old No-named Donkeys

  Mnemonic Device: My Enormous Penguin Bounces Pretty High, Helping Old No-named Donkeys Explanation: to remember these alkanes in organic chemistry Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane, Pentane, Hexane, Heptane, Octane, Nonane,
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HNAKXR

  Mnemonic Device: HNAKXR Explanation: to help remember the noble gases in group 18 of the periodic table Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon

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