Always keep a periodic table on hand, too. Having that visual aid can be a big help!
“How should you study? Study like there’s going to be an exam on the material the next morning. If you study like that, you won’t have to worry about cramming for the exam later. " - Unknown professor. Try to make your study sessions as visual as you can. Instead of treating chemistry as an abstract concept in your head, use visuals to make it as concrete as possible.
If you don’t understand, then learn chemistry in a way that fits you, such as renaming concepts to fit with a corresponding memory.
