The Fundamentals of Chemistry Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• metalloid : properties of both metals and non-metals are a _ ?
• group : each vertical column in the periodic table is a
• negative ion : if an atom gains an electron it becomes a _ ?
• noble gases : any of the gases such as helium etc. in group 0 of the periodic table are _ ?
• transition metals : any of the set of metallic elements occupying a central block are _ ?
• nonmetal : this is usually denoted by color?
• alkali metals : these are the six chemical elements in group 1 of the periodic table
• positive ion : if an atom loses an electron than it becomes _ ?
• radioactive decay : this is the process by which unstable atoms become more stable
• lanthanides : any of the set of metallic elements occupying the central block in the periodic table are _ ?
• metal : the periodic table is also organized by whether the element is a _ ?
• halogens : these are reactive nonmetallic elements that form strong acidic compounds
• electron cloud : electrons negatively charged particles move around the nucleus within the _ ?
• actinides : these are all radioactive metals and consist of 15 metals on periodic table
• nucleus : found in the center of an atom and contains protons and neutrons
• protons : positively charged particle
• alkaline metals : these are very reactive
• radioactivity : emitting particles and radiation
• isotope : if an atom has the same element with a different number of neutrons, it makes them a _ ?
• ion : this is form when an atom gains or loses one or more electrons
• atomic number : an atom of a particular element will always have the same _ ?
• period : each horizontal row of the periodic table is called a _ ?
• amu : each proton and neutron is equal to one _ ?
• electrons : negatively charged partials that move around in the electron cloud
• neutrons : an uncharged or neutral particle