Beryllium Word Search
Beryllium, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the terms and ideas of a school subject sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: BERYLLIUM, ELEMENT, ATOM, PROTON, NEUTRON, ELECTRON, METAL, ALKALINE, EARTH, GROUP, PERIOD, TABLE.
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Beryllium word list, defined
- BERYLLIUM /bəˈrɪliəm/ · noun
- A hard, lightweight, steel-grey chemical element (symbol Be, atomic number 4) that is toxic in powder form and used chiefly in alloys and aerospace components.
- ELEMENT /ˈɛlɪmənt/ · noun
- A fundamental or essential part of something larger; in chemistry and physics, a substance consisting of atoms all with the same atomic number that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means. Related: component, constituent, ingredient, factor.
- ATOM /ˈætəm/ · noun
- The smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons orbited by electrons. More broadly, the tiniest conceivable particle or amount of something. Related: particle, molecule, unit, speck.
- PROTON /ˈproʊtɑːn/ · noun
- A subatomic particle that has a positive charge and is found in the nucleus of an atom. It is one of the three main components of an atom, along with neutrons and electrons. Related: ion, particle, subatomic particle, nucleon.
- NEUTRON /njuːtrɒn/ · noun
- A subatomic particle with no electric charge and a mass slightly greater than that of a proton. Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom and play a key role in nuclear reactions. Related: proton, electron, ion, nucleus.
- ELECTRON /ɪˈlɛktrɒn/ · noun
- A stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and moving around the nucleus. Electrons are the primary carriers of electricity in solids and are responsible for chemical bonding. Related: negatron, subatomic particle, charged particle, beta particle.
- METAL /ˈmɛtəl/ · noun, verb
- A naturally occurring inorganic solid substance with a characteristic high density and a crystalline structure, composed of atoms of a metal element, such as iron, copper, or gold. To cover or coat with a thin layer of metal. Related: metallic, metallically, metallurgy, mineral.
- ALKALINE /ˈælkəlaɪn/ · adjective
- Having the properties of or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7, and thus able to neutralize acids. Related: basic, caustic, nonacidic.
- EARTH /ɜːrθ/ · noun
- The planet on which we live, the third from the sun; also the substance of the ground — soil and land as opposed to sea or sky. Related: ground, soil, land, dirt.
- GROUP /gruːp/ · noun, verb
- A number of individuals or things that are related or associated in some way; a collection of people or things that are grouped together. To bring or gather into a group. Related: set, collection, assembly, gang.
- PERIOD /ˈpɪriəd/ · noun, verb
- A full stop or point at the end of a sentence or line of writing. A specified or fixed point in time or space. Related: full stop, dot, termination, end.
- TABLE /tæbəl/ · noun
- A piece of furniture with a flat surface and legs, used for holding objects, eating, or working. A set of rows and columns used for organizing and displaying data, such as in a spreadsheet or database. Related: desk, board, surface, counter.
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