Gallium Word Search
This Gallium word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the terms and ideas of a school subject. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: GALLIUM, ELEMENT, ATOM, NUCLEUS, PROTON, NEUTRON, ELECTRON, NUMBER, PERIODIC, TABLE, CHEMISTRY, MATTER.
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Gallium word list, defined
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- GALLIUM /ˈɡæliəm/ · noun
- Gallium is a soft, silvery-blue metallic chemical element (symbol Ga, atomic number 31) notable for its very low melting point of about 29.8 °C, just above room temperature. It is used chiefly in semiconductors, notably gallium arsenide and gallium nitride.
- 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.
- NUCLEUS /ˈnuːkliəs/ · noun
- A nucleus is the central, typically rounded part of an atom or biological cell, containing genetic material and playing a central role in the cell's activity. More broadly, the term refers to a central, fundamental, or defining part of something. Related: core, center, centre, heart.
- PROTON /ˈprəʊtɒn/ (British); /ˈproʊtɑːn/ (American) · noun
- A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nuclei of atoms. In South Asian English, the word can also mean a person who supports a proposal, policy, or candidate. Related: hydrogen-1 nucleus, positively charged baryon, hydrogen nucleus.
- NEUTRON /ˈnjuːtrɒn/ · noun
- A neutral, electrically uncharged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom and having a mass slightly greater than that of a proton.
- 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.
- NUMBER /ˈnʌmbər/ · noun, verb, adjective
- A number is a mathematical value or count, such as three or one thousand, and may also refer to a numeral, a quantity, a telephone number, or an item in a series. As a verb, it means to count, assign a number to, or be included among a group; as an adjective, it denotes numerical rank or designation, especially in “number one.” Related: count, numeral, figure, quantity.
- PERIODIC British /ˌpɪə.rɪˈɒd.ɪk/; US /ˌpi.əˈrɑː.dɪk/ · adjective
- Occurring at regular intervals or according to a recurring pattern; cyclical. In technical contexts, it can also mean relating to a recurring cycle, especially in mathematics, science, or chemistry. Related: regular, recurrent, recurring, cyclical.
- TABLE /ˈteɪbəl/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, a table is a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs, used for working, eating, writing, or supporting objects; it can also mean a chart, list, or organized arrangement of information. As a verb, to table a matter means to postpone consideration of it or set it aside for later discussion. Related: chart, grid, schedule, board.
- CHEMISTRY /ˈkɛmɪstri/ · noun
- The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, their properties, reactions, and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change. It also figuratively denotes a powerful mutual attraction or rapport between people. Related: science of matter, chemical science.
- MATTER /ˈmætər/ (British), /ˈmætɚ/ (US) · noun, verb
- As a noun, matter means the substance or material of which something is made, or an issue, affair, or situation that needs attention. As a verb, matter means to be important, significant, or relevant to someone. Related: affair, issue, subject, concern.
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