Across
- 1. This element in the carbon family is essential for life
- 6. Known as "earth metals," these elements are found in the second column
- 8. The first element of period 2
- 10. This family contains metals like lithium, sodium, and potassium
- 12. Elements in this group tend to form salts when combined with metals
- 13. Another name for the vertical columns of the periodic table
- 15. The family that includes nitrogen and phosphorus
- 16. Group of elements often used in batteries and glass
- 17. The column number for noble gases on the periodic table
- 19. The horizontal rows on the periodic table
Down
- 2. This family of metals includes beryllium and magnesium
- 3. Group 18 elements are called ___ gases
- 4. The group of elements known for being highly reactive metals
- 5. The family of elements that includes chlorine and fluorine
- 7. The number of groups on the periodic table
- 9. The family that contains hydrogen, which is unique in its own right
- 11. The number of periods in the periodic table
- 12. The family of elements that includes chlorine and fluorine
- 14. This family is known for being very stable and nonreactive
- 18. Period 4 has this element commonly used in jewelry