SCH4U - Chemistry 12 (2024-25) - A
SCH4U-25A
2-2A: Create Your Own Simple Alkanes Mnemonic Activity Forum [CTA]
Description
This is a CTA Activity.
Instructions:
In this activity, your goal is to create your own mnemonic (or memory tool) to help you memorize the names of the first 10 simple alkanes. This tool will come in handy throughout this unit and course as you will be able to quickly recall the names of these alkanes and this knowledge will help you identify, name and draw more complex organic compounds in the future. The best memory tools tend to be outrageous/silly so use your imagination, creativity and sense of humour to produce the best mnemonic!
Use the table below as a guide, with the names of the first 10 alkanes. Your mnemonic may use the first letter of each alkane, or you may create your own system. Provide an explanation of how to use your mnemonic.
Post your mnemonic in the forum below and respond to at least two other posts.