Modern Periodic Table
Across
- 5. Predictable increase or decrease across the table
- 6. Vertical column with similar valence electrons
- 7. 5f series element such as uranium
- 9. Highly reactive s-block metal in Group 1
- 10. Stair-step element like silicon or boron
- 12. Chemically inert family in Group 18
- 13. Positive or negative charged atom formed by electron transfer
- 15. Size of an atom from nucleus to outermost electron
- 16. Horizontal row in the modern table
- 17. Member of the 4f series rare-earth magnets
- 19. Scientist who used X-ray spectra to order elements by atomic number
- 20. Properties repeat in order of atomic number
Down
- 1. Tendency to attract bonding electrons
- 2. Family containing Cl and F
- 3. Point used as reference in electron shells (just for an easy short word)
- 4. True ID badge of an element (Z)
- 8. Number of electrons gained lost or shared
- 11. d-block element that often forms coloured ions
- 14. Chemist who predicted gallium and germanium
- 18. Zone defined by the last subshell being filled (s-, p-, d-, f-)