Across
- 2. placed in group 7A, kills bacteria
- 5. radioactive elements, only three exist in nature
- 10. used in computer chips and solar cells, second most abundant element in Earth's crust after oxygen, placed in group 4A
- 11. placed in group 3A, combines with silicon oxides to form borosilicate glass
- 13. lightest member of group 2A, used to moderate neutrons in nuclear reactions
- 14. silvery metals with relatively high melting points
- 16. placed in group 1A, most reactive alkali metal
- 17. placed in group 6A, can be combined with mercury
- 18. placed in group 8A, used in light displays
Down
- 1. lightest noble gas, discovered first in the emission spectrum of the Sun
- 3. placed in group 6A, most abundant element in Earth's crust
- 4. placed in 4A, contains one of the most important elements on Earth
- 6. a colorless, odorless and relatively unreactive gas that is placed in group 5A, about 78% of Earth's atmosphere is made of this element
- 7. an abundant element, can be formed into almost any shape, placed in group 2A, alloys with this element with aluminum and zinc are much light than steel but equally strong
- 8. lightest alkali metal, found in water, soil and rocks
- 9. placed in group 5A, the use of fertilizers containing this element can be harmful to the environment
- 12. placed in group 7A, reacts with nearly all of the elements, a deadly gas but its compound can save lives
- 15. placed in group 3A, it can melt in your hand
