Across
- 1. vertical columns of elements arranged in order of increasing atomic number on the periodic table
- 5. relative ability of atoms to attract electrons
- 6. an atom or bonded group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge
- 7. to acquire a full set of eight valence electrons"
- 9. "______ earth metal; group 2 elements
- 11. has properties of both metals and nonmetals
Down
- 2. horizontal rows of elements arranged in order of increasing atomic number on the periodic table
- 3. the energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom
- 4. a highly reactive group 17 element
- 8. group 1 elements, except hydrogen
- 10. "rule which states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in
