Across
- 2. Uncharged subunit of an atom.
- 4. Energy absorbed by an electron.
- 9. The number of protons (or electrons) of an atom.
- 10. Unstable state of an atom.
- 11. This substance tastes sour and sometimes bitter.
- 12. These metals are in a group of their own because they can form many charges and have different properties.
- 14. Energy released by an electron as light.
- 15. Detergents are an example of this substance.
- 16. A positively charged ion.
Down
- 1. Normal state of an atom (neutral).
- 3. Negative subunit of an atom.
- 5. Elements that lose one electron belong to this group and are metals.
- 6. Total number of neutrons and protons of an atom.
- 7. An ion that contains more than one atom.
- 8. Positive subunit of an atom.
- 13. Two or more forms of the same element so that they have the same atomic number but different mass number.
- 17. A negatively charged ion.
- 18. Elements that are inert belong to this group of gases.