Physics Crossword Puzzles

Physics Crosswords

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Title	Instructions / Description	Sample Puzzle Hints	Difficulty
9 Types of Energy		Energy transmitted by electromagnetic radiation. Light is one type of electromagnetic radiation.. The energy an object has du to its position above Earth , energy due to its height. Outer Space does not have a lot of it.. Energy of an object or system due to its motion or postion.. Energy stored when materials stretch or compress.. The energy an electric current carries..	Older Children
Addison’s Energy	Fill in the blanks according to the hints/definitions	The potential of a chemical substance to turn into other substances . The form of energy that can be heard by other living things. The process in which water moves energy . The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy . Scale of temperature most commonly used throughout the world.	Hard
Albert Einstein	physics	a thing that guides you. a type of therory. a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained: . aplace that adolf hitler lived in . a place of education .	Big
Atom		The most recent model. What type of charge does a proton have. The type of charge an electron has. What does the present day model look like. The first model of the atom.	Hard
Atomic Physics		the number of units of (h/2π) for angular momentum. he proposed that atoms do not absorb or emit light continuously, but do so in a little chunk he called quanta (QUANTUM. in the infrared region (nn to n = 3). an instrument used to detect radiation outside the visible spectrum.. answered all the questions about the photoelectric effect..	Hard
Atomic Structure		a unit of mass, equal to 1/12 the mass of the carbon-12 atom and expresses the mass of atomic and subatomic particles.. Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.. A subatomic particle in an atom's nucleus that has a positive charge of 0.. The smallest particle of an element that retains all the properties of that element.. A negatively charged, particle with an extremely small mass has a charge of -1.	Big
Atomic Structure and Bonding	All keywords you should know	metals form this charge. number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus (4,6). atoms with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons. state of matter with no fixed shape but a fixed volume. a particle in the nucleus that has no charge.	Hard
Atoms	Complete this crossword	Where electrons go around the neucleus of an atom. A compound that has been purified . Protons have a _______ charge. The total number of protons & neutrons . Subatomic particle without and electron charge .	Hard
Atoms		these are neutral and found in the nucleus. this 1 or 2 letter word combo tells you what the element is. this is the unit we use to describe mass in atoms. made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. different atoms belong to different ____________.	Big
Atoms and Molecule		atomic radius is measured in. atoms which have same number if protons but different number of neutrons are called . chemical formula for calcium oxide is. invisibility of an atom was proposed by. Emmet for Cu is.	Big
Atoms and Matter	Complete Crossword	what a system or apparatus does. smallest unit of an element that still has all the properties of the element. the way something is put together, the arrangement of parts. pure substance that is made of two or more types of atoms chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio. anything that takes up space and has mass.	Older Children
Atoms and Molecules		A change that happens in a reaction, transforms. No defined shape- atoms move around, but not not super fast. How much gravity is pushing down. How tightly packed atoms are. Makes up matter- smaller than and makes up molecules.	Hard
Atoms and Molecules		change that creates a new substance. shows the number and type of atoms in a compound. particle with no charge. state of matter with no specific shape, but has a defintie volume. rows on the periodic table.	Hard
Atoms and the Periodic Table		Area around the nucleus of the atom where the electrons are located. . The abbreviation of the elements name. Particles within the nucleus of the atom with no charge. The total number of Protons and Neutrons in the atoms nucleus. Horizontal rows of elements (left to right) on the periodic table. .	Hard
Atoms, Compounds and Mixtures		A material that is composed of only one type of particle. The abbreviation used to reperesent a chemical element. The name given to the horizontal row in the Periodic table. A mixture of metals . A mixture of gases.	Very Difficult
Atoms, Elements and Compounds		The variables which we keep the same during an experiment.. The variable which we measure during an experiment.. An example of a mixture which we are always breathing in.. An example of a compound that we drink every day.. An example of a molecule which we breathe in to survive..	Older Children
Atoms, Molecules and Compounds		negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. formed when two or more different elements bond together in a chemical reaction. the shell around the nucleus where electrons can be found. smallest unit of matter. is made of atoms.	Big
Basic Electricity		Protects an electrical circuit in the event of a short circuit. Negative charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. Resistance in an electrical cable can vary with. The lines of force or force field around a magnet is also refereed to as the area of influence of magnetic . Converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.	Hard
Biomass Energy		A way biomass can be used to create energy using heat. Odorless gas. Large tub used for heating water to produce steam which helps produce energy . By product of milling timber. Corn is used to make.	Hard
Changes in Matter		matter with a defined volume but no defined shape. a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from surroundings. a chemical reaction that gives off heat energy. a change in matter that does not affect its chemical composition. a process that changes substances into new substances.	Big
Changes In Matter		Molecules are touching and losely flowing pass eachother no fixed position . Heat is being given off. Heat is being taken in. A change in the form of a substance but not in the chemical makeup. Any change that creates a new chemical substance.	Hard
Changes in Matter		a negatively charged particle moving around the nucleus of an atom. a substance made up of a combination of two or more elements held together by chemical bonds that cannot be separated by physical means. having little solute in a solution in comparison with the amount of solvent. the smallest particle of an element that has all the properties of the element. the changing of a substance or kind of matter into a different kind of matter with different properties.	Big
Changes in Matter and More		A single kind of matter that is pure and has a specific makeup. A basic particle from which all elements are made. Any change that alters the form or appearance of a substance and the properties stay the same. A pure substance made of two or more different elements that are chemically combined in a set ratio. Heat energy is taken in.	Big
Changing Matter		There are 3 main _________ of matter. This phase of matter takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume. Everything in the world is made of ___________. When a solid ice cube is heated the cube___________ to a liquid.. __________ happens when water changes from a liquid to a gas .	Older Children
Chapter 8: Covalent Bonding		a molecule that has two poles, or regions, with opposite charges. the two weakest intermolecular attractions - dispersion interactions and dipole forces. intermolecular forces resulting from the attraction of oppositely charged regions of polar molecules. a chemical formula that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule or polyatomic ion. a molecule in which one side of the molecule is slightly negative and the opposite side is slightly positive.	Very Difficult
Classifying Elements		one of the group of elements with properties opposite of metals. a group of elements with similiar properties arranged in column. a mixture of two or more metals. one of a group of atoms of an element with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons. an arrangement of elements by increasing atomic number.	Big
Components of the Universe and the Big Bang Theory		when earth pases through the tail of a comet of a cloud of dust left by a broken up by a broken-up astroid. giants cloud of gas and dust between stars. are huge collection of stars. Are shaped like a flattened or partially deflatted football.Does not rotate or much slower than spiral galaxy. does not have a distinct shape or oddly shape.	Older Children
Conservation of Momentum		The total energy of the system does not change and colliding objects bounce after collision . An encounter between two objects resulting in exchange of impulse and momentum. The total kinetic energy of the system changes. Objects that stick together after collision. When no momentum is gained or lost the momentum is _______.	Big
Covalent Compounds		electrons are __________. structure that shows how electrons are shared in a compound. atoms have a small difference in _____________, but high ____________.. group of atoms covalently bonded but carry a charge. what element only needs two electrons.	Hard
Current and Voltage		Unit voltage is measured in. Type of energy a battery uses to create voltage difference. End of battery current flows out of. Unit current is measured in. Current involved in most simple circuits.	Older Children
Earth & Space Science		This is a pattern in the sky formed by stars.. This is a massive, gravitionally bound system consisting of stars, interstellar gas and dust, and dark matter. This is the utilization of radiation from the sun.. This number is the length of a vector. It is always positive.. This is the amount energy coming off the surface of a star.	Older Children
Electricity		Neutral charge . Rearrange Electrons and there position . Involves contact of a charged object to a neutral object . Associated with electrical charges . Flask .	Older Children
Electricity		A closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit. the process by which electrical or magnetic properties are transferred, without physical contact, from one circuit or body to another. A piece of magnetic material that retains its magnetism after it is removed from a magnetic field. base unit for electrical current. A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies or substances in contact..	Hard
Electricity		An electric circuit with multiple paths.. A substance that does not readily allow the passage of heat or sound.. A liquid or paste that conducts electric current.. The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.. Current consisting of charges that flow in only one direction in a circuit..	Hard
Electricity		slows down the flow of electrons or heat. transfer of electrons by bringing near. unit for current. opposite charges . one path for electricity to follow, as you add resistors the lights become.	Hard
Electricity		The kind of electricity you create by rubbing a balloon on your head. Particle that carries a negative charge. Materials that don't alllow electricity to flow through them easily. Generator that creates static electricity. What is the unit of electrical power?.	Big
Electricity		Invented the lightening rod. Invented AC current. Stops or slows the flow of electricity. This type of circuit has one path. Unit of electrical current named after Andrew Ampere.	Big
Electricity		Aunit of electric current equal to a flow of one coulomb per second.. A flow of electric charge.. The current through each of the components is the same, and the voltage across the circuit is the same of the voltages across each component.. A container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power.. A path in which electrons from a voltage or current source flow..	Hard
Electricity		the measurement of the distance between two wavelengths . reduces acne and reduces bacteria . constant even-flowing current that travels in one direction only. the flow of electricity along a conductor . positive electrode thats usually red and is marked with a P or + sign.	Older Children
Electricity		Used to measure a voltage. Energy that creates a charge. Two or more paths for current to flow through. A measuring instrument used to measure the current in a circuit. A circuit where the current follows one path.	Older Children
Electricity	a fun game to test your knowledge!	measures potential difference across a circuit. rubbing two neutrally charged objects together to exchange electrons. detects high current in circuits that have the potential to cause a fire. allows electrons to flow in a circuit. transferring electrons from a charged object to a neutral object.	Hard
Electricity	By Harrison, Sam and William	It is sometimes produced by electricity . Electricity from the sky. A sticky substance. You get it if you rub against something. A glass coated object.	Big
Electricity		Something that produces light and entertainment . Something that tells you the time and wakes you up in the morning. Something metal and plastic which you can use to contact people. A component that produces light. One battery that produces electricity.	Big
Electricity & Magnets		outer shell of an atom. magnetite. every item is made up of these. magnet with an arrow that always points North. one path circuit.	Hard
Electricity and Magnetism		A nonconductor of sound, heat, or electricity.. current that flows in only one direction.. A portion of a ferromagnetic material where the magnetic moments are aligned with one another because of interactions between molecules or atoms.. Either of the two points on the earth's surface where the dipping needle of a compass stands vertical, one in the arctic, the other in the antarctic. . The rate at which energy is transferred, used, or transformed. .	Hard
Electricity and Magnetism		is a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit.. a substance or device that does not readily conduct electricity.. a complete electrical connection around which current flows or circulates. . is the physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. . a piece of iron (or an ore, alloy, or other material) that has its component atoms so ordered that the material exhibits properties of magnetism, such as attracting other iron-containing objects or aligning itself in an external magnetic field..	Big
Electricity and Magnitism		Lined up atoms or electrons. How much energy needed to move a charge; measured in Volts. A type of cell that has liquid electrolytes. A type of cell that has solid or paste-like electrolytes. A path that allows electrons to flow from negative to positive.	Hard
Electromagnetic Waves	Complete the the crossword puzzle.	can be used to treat cancer. too much exposure of radiation can cause . waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and a magnetic field.. is a change in a DNA sequence. is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time. .	Big
Elements		an element that has the symbol Au. an element that has the symbol Ag. an element that has the symbol Cl. an element that has the symbol S. an element that has the symbol Cu.	Big
Energies		Is made from the vibrating of electrically charged particles. The unit of work . Depends on the weight of an objcet . the total motion and position of an object . How fast energy moves from one objec to another object .	Hard
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