Across
- 5. A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.
- 7. The central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.
- 8. A neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
- 9. The basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus and electrons.
- 10. Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
Down
- 1. The number of electrons an atom can gain, lose, or share to form chemical bonds.
- 2. A substance composed of atoms with the same atomic number.
- 3. A positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
- 4. An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of electrons.
- 6. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines its identity.
