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Metals that pick up other metals are? (8) |
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A very handy 'layout' of all the elements. (7,5) |
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This type of compound is usually formed when you burn an element in air. (5) |
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A solid non-metal, very dark coloured, gives purple vapour on heating, but looks yellow-brown when its 'tincture' solution is used on your skin as an antiseptic! (6) |
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The only liquid metallic element at room temperature, known as 'quicksilver'. (7) |
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This element glows very nicely when you put a high voltage of electricity through it! (4) |
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A very nasty green gas, but kills bacteria in water very nicely! (8) |
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An element that burns very brightly to form a white oxide power. (9) |
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Oh!!! to get the 1st letter of this element on a triple score in scrabble! |
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Formed by combining the elements hydrogen and oxygen. (5) |
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The main gaseous product of burning coal in air. (6,7) |
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A metal used since ancient times for jewelry, very pretty when polished and for your thoughts! (6) |
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The simplest bit of an element! (4) |
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It is dark red in colour and the only liquid non-metal at room temperature. (7) |
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The proper chemical name for 'salt' formed from two elements. (6,8) |
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Its a pity this element rusts too easily! (4) |
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This elements sets the world alight! thank you plants! (6) |
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Made from two or more atoms combined together. (8) |
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The main element in fossil fuels. (6) |
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This type of element usually has a low melting point and poor heat conduction. (8 or 3,5) |
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An ? is just one type of atom. (7) |
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Nearly the last metallic element in the alphabet and used in batteries. (4) |
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Formed when two or more elements chemically combined together. (8) |
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The smaller easier
KS3 Science-Chemistry crossword on "Atoms and Elements"