Across
- 2. the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is called the atomic number
- 5. any elements in the group VIIA (17) of the periodic table are called halogens
- 6. a covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms
- 12. an abbreviation for an element on the periodic table is called a symbol
- 13. any elements in Group IA (1) of the periodic table are called alkali or alkali metals
- 16. a solution is a special type of homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances
- 18. the rapid vaporization of a liquid is boiling called
- 20. phase transition from the liquid phase to vapor is called vaporization
Down
- 1. the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas state is called sublimation
- 3. Ions are atoms or molecule that has a net electrical charge
- 4. the state or power of being reactive or the degree to which a thing is reactive is called reactivity
- 7. the quality of being toxic or poisonous is called toxicity
- 8. the smallest component of an element is an atom
- 9. A solid becoming liquefied by heat is melting called
- 10. the ease with which a combustible substance can be ignited is called flammability
- 11. elements in group 2 of the periodic table are called alkaline or alkaline metals
- 14. a thing composed of two or more separate elements is called a compound
- 15. the mass of an atom is called the atomic mass
- 17. the level of acid in substances is called acidity
- 19. chemical bonding that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions is called IONIC bonding
