Across
- 5. The subatomic particles that have no charge.
- 8. A region around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are likely to be found.
- 10. The subatomic particles with a positive charge.
- 13. Elements that have some properties of metals and some properties of nonmetals.
- 14. A chemical reaction in which energy is released to the surroundings.
- 15. elements that are shiny and conduct heat and electricity well.
- 17. The protons and neutrons are found in the _____ of an atom. They have about the same mass.
Down
- 1. The subatomic particles with a negative charge.
- 2. The _____ are found in the area around the nucleus and have almost no mass.
- 3. The smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element.
- 4. Elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity. Most are dull and brittle.
- 6. A small, dense, center that has a positive charge and is surrounded by electrons.
- 7. A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table.
- 9. A chemical reaction that requires energy.
- 10. A measure of how acidic or basic a solution is.
- 11. The substance that is being dissolved in a solution.
- 12. A vertical column of elements in the periodic table.
- 16. The substance in a solution that does the dissolving.
