Across
- 5. Atoms to the right of the Periodic Table; usually lose electrons
- 8. number of protons + neutrons in an atom
- 11. Atoms become more stable when they fill their outermost shell, usually with 8 electrons. This is called the .... rule
- 12. the Periodic Table is arranged according to this
- 13. has most of the mass of the atom
- 14. subatomic particle with positive charge and mass of 1
Down
- 1. an ion with more electrons than protons
- 2. another name for the outermost shell
- 3. Most atoms in the table; usually form cations
- 4. an ion with positive charge
- 6. row in the Periodic Table. Elements here share the same number of shells.
- 7. column in the Periodic Table. Elements here share similar chemical and physical properties.
- 9. electrons are arranged in...
- 10. subatomic particle with negative charge and 0 mass
