Across
- 1. The mass of an atom expressed in atomic mass units. 2 words
- 3. The smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element.
- 4. A substance that can't be separated or broken down further by chemical reactions.
- 6. The center of an atom.
- 8. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. 2 words
- 11. A charged particle that forms when an atom or group of atoms gain or loses its electrons.
- 13. A subatomic particle that has no charge and is located in the nucleus.
- 14. _________ are also called semi-metals.
- 15. One of these elements from this group is the most abundant metal in Earth's crust. 2 words
- 17. An atom that has the same number of protons as other atoms of the same element but has a different number of neutrons.
- 18. Each vertical column of elements on the Periodic Table of Elements.
Down
- 1. These metals are the most reactive.
- 2. When atoms give, take or share electrons to have a complete set of electrons on the outer level.
- 5. The abbreviation of an element's name. 2 words
- 7. A subatomic particle that has a positive charge and is found in the nucleus.
- 9. These can be found on the left of the zig-zag line.
- 10. These elements can be found on the left of the zig-zag line and have mostly a complete set of electrons on the outer level.
- 12. A subatomic particle that has a negative charge.
- 13. These atoms have a full set of electrons in their outer level. 2 words
- 16. Each horizontal row of elements on the Periodic Table of Elements.
