Vocabulary Part 1 Classifying Matter

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Across
  1. 4. elements with similar properties that create a “staircase” on the periodic table
  2. 7. pure substances that are composed of two or more types of elements that are chemically combined
  3. 9. Formula constructed from the symbols of the elements composing the substance.
  4. 10. Symbol one or two letter abbreviation derived from the element's name.
  5. 12. table a quick reference for associating the name and symbol of an element.
  6. 13. Smallest particle in a chemical element or compound that has the chemical properties of that element.
  7. 15. a subatomic particle with no charge (neutral) found in the nucleus of the atom.
  8. 16. elements with similar properties found on the left side of the “staircase” on the periodic table
Down
  1. 1. physical combinations of two or more different substances that retain their own individual properties and are combined physically (mixed together)
  2. 2. a negatively charged subatomic particle found outside of the nucleus of the atom
  3. 3. Mixture is uniform throughout, the substances are evenly mixed and cannot be visibly distinguished
  4. 5. The ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat
  5. 6. elements with similar properties found on the right side of the “staircase” on the periodic table
  6. 8. The tendency of a substance to undergo chemical changes
  7. 11. Simplest form of a pure substance that cannot be broken into anything else by physical or chemical means.
  8. 12. a positive subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
  9. 14. Mixture is not uniform throughout, the component substances can be visibly distinguished