Across
- 2. smallest piece of matter that still has element properties
- 4. composed mainly of protons + neutrons in the nucleus; also called the mass number
- 7. where elements are organized by increasing atomic number
- 9. vertical columns of elements with similar properties
- 10. matter that is composed of one type of atom
- 11. elements that are usually gases or brittle solids at room temperature
- 12. negative charge
- 14. good conductor of heat + electricity
- 15. smaller particles that make up protons + neutrons
Down
- 1. positive charge
- 3. elements that make up the stair step & have metallic and non-metallic properties
- 5. atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons
- 6. horizontal rows of elements containing increasing numbers of protons + electrons
- 8. the number of protons in an atom
- 13. located in the center of the atom; consists of protons and neutrons with electrons surrounding it
