Across
- 5. The smallest particle of an element
- 9. Abbreviation of the name of an element
- 10. The number of protons and neutrons
- 11. A bond when atoms share one or more pairs of electrons
- 13. Vertical column of elements in the periodic table
- 14. Attraction between oppositely charged atoms
- 15. An element that is shiny (Silver) and that conducts electricity well
- 16. Charged particle that gains or loses electrons
- 19. Group of atoms held together by chemical bonds
- 20. Electrons in the outermost level of an atom
- 21. Particle that has no charge
Down
- 1. A bond formed by the attraction btw (+) metal ions and electrons
- 2. Particle that has a positive charge
- 3. An element that conducts heat and electricity poorly
- 4. Average mass of isotopes
- 6. The table of elements
- 7. The number of protons in the nucleus of atoms
- 8. Region around nucleus filled with electrons
- 9. An interaction that holds atoms or ions together
- 12. Substance made up of one or more of the same kind of atom chemically combined
- 17. Horizontal row of elements (from left to right) on the periodic table
- 18. Particle that has a negative charge
- 21. Center of an atom filled with protons and neutrons
