Explanation
This is a memory sentence to help you remember the first nine elements of the Periodic Table. Take the first letter of each word: How He Lies Because Boys Can Not Open Flowers → H-H-L-B-B-C-N-O-F, standing for Hydrogen 1, Helium 2, Lithium 3, Beryllium 4, Boron 5, Carbon 6, Nitrogen 7, Oxygen 8, Fluorine 9.
Let op: "Hello! Here lies Berylie Bill..." gaat 1 element verder (t/m Neon, element 10) dan de andere twee (t/m Fluorine, element 9).
Alternative mnemonics
- Harry He Likes Beer But CanNot Obtain Food
- Hello! Here lies Berylie Bill, caught napping on Friday night.