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Periodic Table Elements Crossword Puzzle

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A 14-clue chemistry crossword introducing common periodic table elements. Clues connect elements to real-world uses—neon lighting, helium balloons, aluminum cans, and lithium batteries—plus historical references like the Comstock Lode and the California Gold Rush. Suitable for elementary science vocabulary review or as a classroom warm-up introducing the periodic table.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Chemistry
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated July 2026

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