Structure of the Atom
Across
- 2. the average mass of all the isotopes of an element
- 5. a class of elements characterized by physical properties
- 6. an element that lacks most of the properties of a metal
- 8. an atom with the same number of protons and a different number of neutrons from other atoms of the same element
- 10. an element in group 18 of the periodic table
- 11. the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
- 12. the specific amount of energy an electron has
- 13. a positively charged particle that is part of an atom's nucleus
- 14. elements in the same vertical column of the periodic table
- 18. a chart of the elements showing the repeating pattern of their properties
Down
- 1. a term used to describe materials that can be pulled out into a long wire
- 3. an element in group one of the period table
- 4. the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
- 7. a one or two letter representation of an element
- 9. a negatively charged particle that is found outside the nucleus of an atom
- 13. a horizontal row of elements in the periodic table
- 15. the central core of the atom
- 16. a small particle in the nucleus of the atom
- 17. the ability of an object to transfer heat or electricity to another object
- 19. the basic particle from which all elements are made