Molybdenum Word Search
Molybdenum, 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: MOLYBDENUM, ATOM, NUCLEUS, PROTON, NEUTRON, ELECTRON, ISOTOPE, PERIODIC, TABLE, ELEMENT, METAL, ALLOY.
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Molybdenum word list, defined
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- MOLYBDENUM /məˈlɪbdənəm/ · noun
- A hard, silvery-white transition-metal element with the symbol Mo and atomic number 42. It is used in alloys, chemical catalysts, and compounds valued for their heat-resistant and lubricating properties.
- 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.
- ISOTOPE /ˈaɪsoʊˌtaʊp/ · noun
- An isotope is one of two or more forms of the same chemical element that have identical numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons. Isotopes therefore have nearly identical chemical properties but different atomic masses and may differ in stability and radioactivity.
- 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.
- 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.
- METAL /ˈmɛt(ə)l/; British /ˈmet(ə)l/ · noun; also adjective and verb
- A metal is a relatively tough, lustrous, and malleable substance, such as iron, copper, gold, or aluminum, that conducts heat and electricity and is usually lustrous in its pure form. The word also names a genre of popular music characterized by amplified guitars, heavy rhythms, and vocals. Related: alloy, steel, metallic material, metalwork.
- ALLOY /ˈælɔɪ/ · noun
- A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, or a metal and a nonmetal, to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion. As a verb, to alloy means to mix or blend metals in this way. Related: mixture, blend, compound, fusion.
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