Explore the fascinating world of Chemistry, where elements combine and react to form everything around us. It offers a rich source for challenging crossword clues, from atomic numbers to scientific terms.
Chemistry, the study of matter and its properties, provides a vast vocabulary for crossword puzzles. Think of clues involving the periodic table's elements, famous scientists like Marie Curie, or common chemical reactions. Its intricate laws and diverse applications, from cooking to space exploration, offer endless possibilities for clever wordplay and educational insights, making it a favorite for solvers and setters alike.
Crossword clues used in chemistry puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Attractive forces that hold atoms together within molecules”
BONDS (5)
“Substance that accelerates a reaction without being consumed”
CATALYST (8)
“Malleable post-transition metal designated by Sn”
TIN (3)
“Inert noble gas glowing reddish-orange in high-voltage signs”
NEON (4)
“Rapid exothermic chemical reaction between fuel and an oxidant”
COMBUSTION (10)
“Dense, toxic heavy metal bearing the symbol Pb”
LEAD (4)
“Binary compound containing oxygen bound to another element”
OXIDE (5)
“Outermost electrons responsible for dictating chemical reactivity”
VALENCE (7)
“Ubiquitous compound composed of two hydrogens and one oxygen”
WATER (5)
“Chemical change characterized by the loss of electrons”
OXIDATION (9)
“Undergo a rapid phase transition from liquid into vapor”
BOIL (4)
“Shift from a rigid solid into a fluid state by absorbing heat”
MELT (4)
“Pure substance composed entirely of atoms with identical proton counts”
ELEMENT (7)
“Flaky reddish product of iron reacting with oxygen and water”
RUST (4)
“Direct physical phase change from solid to gas without melting”
SUBLIMATION (11)
“Magnetic metal whose symbol derives from ferrum”
IRON (4)
“Basic building block of all chemical elements”
ATOM (4)
“Substance formed when two or more elements chemically unite”
COMPOUND (8)
“Dense element denoted by the symbol Pb”
LEAD (4)
“Pure chemical substance that cannot be broken down by ordinary reactions”
ELEMENT (7)
“Undergo a physical change from solid to liquid”
MELT (4)
“Starting material consumed during a chemical transformation”
REACTANT (8)
“Flaky reddish product formed by iron oxidation”
RUST (4)
“Versatile tetravalent backbone of all organic molecules”
CARBON (6)
“Lustrous, conductive element located on the left and center of the table”
METAL (5)
“Ionic compounds produced alongside water during acid-base neutralization”
SALTS (5)
“Inert noble gas famous for brilliant reddish-orange signage”
NEON (4)
“Binary compound containing oxygen combined with another element”
OXIDE (5)
“The most common polar solvent on Earth”
WATER (5)
“Having the same quantity, value, or measure”
EQUAL (5)
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