Static Electricity

Front

What is the positively charged particle in an atom?

Back

Proton

Front

What is electrical charge built up on the surface of an object called?

Back

Static electricity

Front

What types of charges attract each other?

Back

Positive and Negative

Front

What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after rubbing your shoes on the carpet?

Back

Millions of electrons go from your finger into the doorknob and you get shocked!

Front

Why does lightning occur?

Back

Because the negative charges at the bottom of clouds are attracted to the positive charges on the ground, and other interactions between charges.

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral (no charge)

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative

Front

What happens to a charged object when it comes into contact with a neutral object?

Back

Electrons may transfer, causing the neutral object to become charged.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

Back

Charge cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely.