Periodic Table Crossword – Extended Challenge
Across
- 3. This gas makes up most of the air (symbol N)
- 6. Symbol Cl, found in bleach and combined with sodium in salt
- 7. Symbol Zn, used to coat metals and found in sunscreen
- 13. Symbol K, found in bananas and important for nerves
- 14. Lightest element, part of water (symbol H)
- 15. Symbol C, found in diamonds, coal, and all living things
- 16. Symbol Mg, important mineral for muscles and plants
- 18. Symbol Ag, precious metal used in coins and mirrors
- 19. Symbol Na, found in table salt with chlorine
Down
- 1. Symbol Cu, reddish-brown metal used in wires and pennies
- 2. Symbol Pb, heavy metal once used in pipes and paint
- 4. Symbol Fe, used in tools and bridges
- 5. Symbol Au’s cousin, platinum-like metal, symbol Pt
- 8. Symbol O, essential for breathing
- 9. Shiny yellow metal used in jewellery (symbol Au)
- 10. Symbol Ca, strengthens bones and teeth
- 11. Symbol Si, used in glass and computer chips
- 12. A gas lighter than air, used in balloons (symbol He)
- 17. Symbol S, yellow element with a strong smell, used in matches