Across
- 1. a rare earth element.
- 5. less reactive than alkali metals.
- 6. when an atom loses an electron.
- 7. negatively charged, circle around the nucleus.
- 12. shows all possible locations of electrons
- 13. atomic mass unit
- 15. when an atom gains or loses one or more electrons.
- 16. the vertical rows on the periodic table.
- 18. have dull surfaces and cannot be shaped.
- 20. when an atom gains an electron.
- 22. almost never react, found in atmosphere.
- 23. very reactive, important for life.
- 24. a positively charged particle.
Down
- 2. the center of an atom, has protons and neutrons
- 3. very reactive,used to kill microorganisms.
- 4. when radiation decays something ?
- 8. an uncharged (neutral) particle.
- 9. when atoms have different numbers of neutrons.
- 10. in groups 3 and 12, copper,gold,etc.
- 11. elements that have a shiny look and conduct heat.
- 14. the number of protons within an element.
- 17. when atoms produce energy and particles.
- 19. have properties of metals and nonmetals.
- 21. the horizontal rows on the periodic table.
- 23. series 90-103
