Atomic Structure
Across
- 2. A positively charged particle found in the nucleus
- 5. The number of protons in an atom
- 6. The outermost electrons involved in bonding
- 7. Elements that are usually shiny, conductive, and malleable
- 10. A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus
- 12. Elements that are poor conductors and often dull
- 13. The smallest unit of an element that retains its properties
- 15. A substance made from two or more different elements chemically combined
- 17. An energy level where electrons are found
- 18. A particle with no charge found in the nucleus
- 19. An atom that has gained or lost electrons and has a charge
- 20. Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons
Down
- 1. A chart that organises elements by atomic number
- 3. Two or more atoms bonded together
- 4. A vertical column on the periodic table
- 8. A substance made of only one type of atom
- 9. Elements with properties of both metals and nonmetals
- 11. The central part of an atom containing protons and neutrons
- 14. The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom
- 16. A horizontal row on the periodic table