Across 3. Smallest discrete packet of electromagnetic energy 5. Gas produced at cathode during electrolysis of water 6. Simplest type of chemical bond formed by electron sharing 7. Law stating pressure and volume of a gas are inversely related 10. Membrane bound organelle responsible for cellular respiration 12. Force that resists relative motion between fluid…

by Nirvan Garg, 11 Across 3. E.g., mushroom 5. First layer of the atmosphere 7. Atomic number 8. Resistive force 10. Largest taxon Down 1. Measuring device 2. Magnitude and direction 4. Carbon allotrope 6. Lion genus 9. Aurum ANSWERS: Across 3. Fungi 5. Troposphere 7. Proton 8. Friction 10. Domain Down 2. Vector 4. Graphite 6. Panthera 9. Gold

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