Memorize the Elements

If you take a chemistry class there is an excellent chance you will be required to memorize the names and order of the first few elements of the periodic table. Even if you don't have to memorize the elements for a grade, it is helpful to be able to recall that information rather than look it up every time you need it. Here is a mnemonic you can use to help make the memorization process easier. The symbols for the elements are associated with words that form a phrase. If you can remember the phrase and know the symbols for the elements then you can memorize the order of the elements.

Hi! - H
He - He
Lies - Li
Because - Be
Boys - B
Can - C
Not - N
Operate - O
Fireplaces - F

New - Ne
Nation - Na
Might - Mg
Also - Al
Sign - Si
Peace - P
Security - S
Clause - Cl

A - Ar
King - K
Can - Ca

From: about.com