Static Electricity

Front

Electrical charge built up on the surface of an object is called _________________

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static electricity

Front

The positively charged particle in an atom, never leaves the nucleus, determines the element.

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proton

Front

What is the negatively charged particle in an atom that moves freely and can be released, shared, or “stolen” from an atom?

Back

electron

Front

What is the difference between attraction and repulsion?

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To attract is to pull something closer and repel is to push something away.

Front

If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons on its surface, what type of charge does it have?

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A negative charge.

Front

An object that is neutral contains the same number of electrons and protons.

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True

Front

What types of charges attract?

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Positive and Negative

Front

What is the major difference between static electricity and current electricity?

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Current electricity involves a flow of electrons; static electricity involves a single transfer of electrons

Front

Bending water with a charged balloon is an example of what type of charging (charging an object without touching)?

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induction

Front

During a lab a balloon was rubbed with a wooly fabric. This is an example of which type of charging? Options: conduction, friction, induction

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friction