Periodic Table Facts
Across
- 3. used in disinfectant and bleach
- 5. copper, silver, gold
- 8. is found in trace amounts in the air we breathe
- 12. rare earth metals
- 13. used in hormone regulation
- 14. white fireworks and baseball bats
- 15. most used metal
- 18. an alloy of iron
- 19. used in lights and signs
- 21. found in sand rocks and soil - it is an excellent semi-conductor
- 23. all radioactive
- 25. least reactive
- 28. an alloy of copper and other metals like zinc
- 30. use in jewelry and photographic paper
- 31. The Most Abundant Element in the Universe
- 32. an alloy of copper and tin
- 33. used to make powerful magnets
Down
- 1. Found in Table Salt
- 2. Found in Bananas and Avocados
- 4. needed for strong bones
- 5. used in electric wiring because it is a superior electricity conductor
- 6. found in jewelry and most electronic equipment
- 7. used in toothpaste
- 9. abundant in Earth's crust; used in cans, foil, wrap, pans, building materials, and aircraft
- 10. most reactive nonmetal group - 7 valence electrons
- 11. used in blimps and balloons
- 14. only metal that is liquid at room temperature
- 16. very reactive but not as reactive as alkali
- 17. completely unreactive, they have a complete outer level of electrons
- 20. water softening products and laundry detergent
- 22. used to make nitrates for fertilizer and ammonia - makes up 78% of the air we breathe
- 24. used in pigments for yellow paint
- 26. makes up 20% of the air we breathe
- 27. used in nuclear reactors and weapons
- 29. found in coal, oil, natural gas and foods