Across
- 3. The densest part of the atom; Always positive
- 7. The elements in the two leftmost columns and six rightmost columns of the periodic table are known as _______ elements
- 9. An atom that became charged by losing or gaining some electrons
- 10. Two ___________ of the same element are identical in every way except the number of neutrons in the nucleus
- 11. The _________ number is used to distinguish between elements. It counts the number of protons in the atom
- 12. The periodic table is dominated by ______. They tend to lose electrons in chemical reactions
Down
- 1. Members of group 7A
- 2. These elements (e.g., helium and neon)on the right edge of the periodic table are "too comfortable on their own" so they don't make compounds. They are known as _______ gases
- 4. All the numbers of the measurement, estimated digit included, are known as ____________ figures
- 5. Horizontal collection of elements in the periodic table
- 6. The weighted average mass of an atom of the element (two words)
- 8. Mass divided by volume
- 12. The ___________ number counts the protons and neutrons in the atom
