Scientific Words Crossword
Across
- 5. Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
- 6. The sum of protons and neutrons in an atom’s nucleus.
- 11. Made up of Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons.
- 12. The force-carrying particle that holds quarks together in protons and neutrons.
- 14. A negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus.
- 15. The region around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found.
- 18. A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus.
- 19. The antimatter counterpart of an electron with a positive charge.
- 20. Electrons in the outermost energy level, important in bonding.
Down
- 1. A division within an energy level, consisting of orbitals (s, p, d, f).
- 2. A measure of an atom’s ability to attract electrons.
- 3. The number of protons in an atom, defining the element.
- 4. A region where an electron is likely to be found within an atom.
- 7. A one- or two-letter abbreviation representing an element.
- 8. The centre of an Atom.
- 9. An atom or molecule with a net charge due to the loss or gain of electrons.
- 10. A fundamental particle that makes up protons and neutrons.
- 13. The strong force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.
- 16. A collective term for protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
- 17. A neutral subatomic particle found in the nucleus.