Chemistry Mnemonics I- Basic chemistry

Safety First

Acids

Always remember!

Care must be take while diluting an acid. One should never add water to acid, as it will make the acid to splash out due to the excess heat produced and cause severe chemical burns. Rather, the acid should be added to water, slowly and with constant stirring, for diluting an acid. This can be remembered with the following mnemonics.

Always do things as you oughta Add the acid to the water If you think your life’s too placid Add the water to the acid

Acid to Water; All is Well. Water to Acid; What an Accident!