Chemistry
Across
- 3. Maximum number of electrons in the K-shell.
- 4. A mixture of two or more elements, where at least one is a metal.
- 7. The property allowing metal to be drawn into wires.
- 10. The orbit or energy level of an electron.
- 12. The main metal ion causing water hardness.
- 16. Sub-atomic particle with a positive charge.
- 17. Scientist who proposed fixed electron energy levels.
- 19. The ion that precipitates out on boiling.
- 20. Washing ___ (Na2CO3) is used to soften water.
- 21. Number (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons.
- 24. Atoms of the same element with different neutron counts.
- 25. Element mixed with copper to make bronze.
- 26. Another key ion responsible for water hardness.
- 28. Relating to the number of protons (Z).
- 29. Used in water softeners to exchange ions.
- 30. Shiny surface property of metals.
Down
- 1. Electrons that are free to move throughout the metallic structure.
- 2. Central part of an atom where mass is concentrated.
- 5. The subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus.
- 6. The property of being hammered into sheets.
- 8. The white solid deposited from hard water (___scale).
- 9. The electrical state of a stable atom.
- 11. Main metal in brass and bronze.
- 13. Alloy of copper and zinc.
- 14. Coating iron with zinc to prevent rust.
- 15. Type of water that contains high dissolved mineral ions.
- 18. Method used to remove temporary hardness.
- 22. The insoluble substance formed when soap reacts with hard water.
- 23. Hardness type caused by sulfates and chlorides.
- 27. Low-melting alloy used to join metals.