Description

A particle made of two protons and two neutrons, emitted as ionising radiation from some radioactive isotopes.
The smallest neutral part of an element that can take part in chemical reactions.
A tiny particle with a negative charge and very little mass.
A simple substance made up of only one type of atom.
The model that explains the properties of different states of matter in terms of the movement of particles.
The central part of an atom or ion.
Another term for kinetic theory.
A particle that is smaller than an atom, such as a proton, neutron or electron.
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. It is also known as the proton numbe
Atoms of an element with the same number of protons (atomic number) but different mass numbers due to different numbers of neutrons.
The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. It is also known as the nucleon number.
A particle found in the nucleus of an atom having zero charge and mass of 1 (relative to a proton).
A particle found in the nucleus (neutron or proton).
Another term for mass number.
A particle found in the nucleus of an atom, having a positive charge and the same mass as a neutron.
The number of protons in an atomic nucleus. Another term for atomic number.
The mass of something compared to the mass of something else which is often given the mass of 1.
A spectrum of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) that includes black lines. These are caused by some wavelengths being absorbed by the materials that the light (or radiation) passes through.
A form of energy transfer,including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays.
Area around a nucleus that can be occupied by electrons. Shells are usually drawn as circles. Also called an electron energy level or an orbit.
The arrangement of electrons in shells around the nucleus of an atom.
A set of wavelengths of light or other electromagnetic radiation showing which wavelengths have been given out (emitted) by a substance.
An atom or group of atoms with an electrical charge due to the gain or loss of electrons.
Radiation that can cause charged particles (ions) to be formed. It can cause tissue damage and DNA mutations.
A word used to describe the way electrons move around the nucleus of an atom.
An atom that has lost electrons and so has an overall positive charge.
Electromagnetic waves that can be detected by the human eye.
The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by our eyes
The distance between a point on one wave and the same point on the next wave.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a crossword?

Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to write words both horizontally and vertically.

Next to the crossword will be a series of questions or clues, which relate to the various rows or lines of boxes in the crossword. The player reads the question or clue, and tries to find a word that answers the question in the same amount of letters as there are boxes in the related crossword row or line.

Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

Who is a crossword suitable for?

The fantastic thing about crosswords is, they are completely flexible for whatever age or reading level you need. You can use many words to create a complex crossword for adults, or just a couple of words for younger children.

Crosswords can use any word you like, big or small, so there are literally countless combinations that you can create for templates. It is easy to customise the template to the age or learning level of your students.

How do I create a crossword template?

For the easiest crossword templates, WordMint is the way to go!

Pre-made templates

For a quick and easy pre-made template, simply search through WordMint’s existing 500,000+ templates. With so many to choose from, you’re bound to find the right one for you!

Create your own from scratch

  • Log in to your account (it’s free to join!)
  • Head to ‘My Puzzles’
  • Click ‘Create New Puzzle’ and select ‘Crossword’
  • Select your layout, enter your title and your chosen clues and answers
  • That’s it! The template builder will create your crossword template for you and you can save it to your account, export as a word document or pdf and print!

How do I choose the clues for my crossword?

Once you’ve picked a theme, choose clues that match your students current difficulty level. For younger children, this may be as simple as a question of “What color is the sky?” with an answer of “blue”.

Are crosswords good for students?

Crosswords are a great exercise for students' problem solving and cognitive abilities. Not only do they need to solve a clue and think of the correct answer, but they also have to consider all of the other words in the crossword to make sure the words fit together.

Crosswords are great for building and using vocabulary.

If this is your first time using a crossword with your students, you could create a crossword FAQ template for them to give them the basic instructions.

Can I print my crossword template?

All of our templates can be exported into Microsoft Word to easily print, or you can save your work as a PDF to print for the entire class. Your puzzles get saved into your account for easy access and printing in the future, so you don’t need to worry about saving them at work or at home!

Can I create crosswords in other languages?

Crosswords are a fantastic resource for students learning a foreign language as they test their reading, comprehension and writing all at the same time. When learning a new language, this type of test using multiple different skills is great to solidify students' learning.

We have full support for crossword templates in languages such as Spanish, French and Japanese with diacritics including over 100,000 images, so you can create an entire crossword in your target language including all of the titles, and clues.