The Periodic Table - Crossword Activity

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The periodic table of elements is arranged in into columns and rows like a crossword.

When scientists discover a new element, they fit it in the right spot according to its weight and behavior and – voila! – another piece in the puzzle of life.

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9. I’m one of the two liquids in the table, and I’m much better looking (and better behaved) than my brother.

1. Although I may look like a heavy- weight, I’m a real softie.

2. In small does, I’m a liquid lifesaver, in large doses, I’m lethal.

3. I bring the bling wherever I go.

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7. So pretty, and so hard to find

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16. Although I’m one of the most deadly elements, it’s actually healthy to eat a little of me everyday.

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COBALT 6.

COPPER 9.

BROMIDE 10. NITROGEN 12. RADIUM 13 XENON 14. HELIUM 16. ALUMINIUM 17.

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