Across
- 1. The type of electrons involved in covalent bonding. (6)
- 4. An element that forms a double covalent bond in O₂. (6)
- 6. Vertical columns on the periodic table, indicating elements with similar properties. (5)
- 8. An element that forms a triple covalent bond in N₂. (8)
- 10. An element that forms four covalent bonds in methane (CH₄). (6)
- 13. Electrons shared between atoms in a covalent bond. (5)
- 14. A halogen element with seven electrons in its outer shell. (8)
- 15. The outermost electrons, important in bonding. (7)
- 17. A group of elements in Group 7 of the periodic table. (7)
- 19. Subatomic particles in the nucleus of an atom with a positive charge. (7)
Down
- 2. A subatomic particle with a negative charge. (8)
- 3. A bond where atoms share pairs of electrons. (8)
- 5. Neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom. (8)
- 7. A group of atoms bonded together covalently. (8)
- 9. The shells around an atom where electrons are found. (6)
- 11. The dense central part of an atom containing protons and neutrons. (7)
- 12. A type of bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another. (5)
- 13. Horizontal rows on the periodic table, showing elements with increasing atomic numbers. (6)
- 16. The smallest particle of an element that retains its chemical properties. (4)
- 18. The force that holds atoms together in molecules or compounds. (4)
