Which mnemonic device helps remember the first ten elements of the periodic table?

The mnemonic "Happy Henry Likes Beer Brought Cider, Not Oxygen" effectively represents the first ten elements of the periodic table by associating each word with the corresponding element's symbol. Each word in this mnemonic corresponds to an element in order:

• Happy (H) for Hydrogen

• Henry (He) for Helium

• Likes (Li) for Lithium

• Beer (Be) for Beryllium

• Brought (B) for Boron

• Cider (C) for Carbon

• Not (N) for Nitrogen

• Oxygen (O) for Oxygen

This sequence continues, providing a memorable way to recall the elements H through O. The structure of the mnemonic aids in retention by creating a vivid, quirky story that can help students memorize the element names and their order effectively.

Other options, while they may be memorable, do not accurately reflect the first ten elements of the periodic table or follow the same systematic approach to relate words to elements. This makes the chosen mnemonic particularly effective for learning in a scientific context, as it maintains a clear connection to the subject matter.