Best method to memorise chemical equations

Question

What is the best method to memorise chemical equations related to reactions of compounds of s,p and d block elements? Is there any key to know what goes to what? It's so difficult to byheart them.

Answer 1

You want to start by understanding the periodic table and the grouping of spdf blocks! Instead of simply rote memorising, focus on understanding periodic trends (Reactivity, oxidation states, and common types of reactions vary systematically across s, p, and d blocks, know the ox states) and know reaction types (redox, displacement, acid-base, complex formation, etc.). I would recommend you start by printing out a periodic table and colour-marking it up to get the patterns down. You want to group similar reactions (ex., Alkali metals (s-block) all react vigorously with water to form hydroxides and hydrogen, while Halogens (p-block) have similar halide displacement reactions). And with these patterns, you can make mnemonics which you can write over and over again to help get them memorised. Make sure to focus on the most important/common reactions first so you can further cement your pattern recognition. Hope this helps!