Static Electricity Review

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What happens when two electrons come close to each other?

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Two electrons will repel each other, meaning they will push apart.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom; they have no charge.

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What happens when one electron and one proton come close to each other?

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One electron and one proton will attract each other, meaning they will pull together.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What causes static electricity?

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Static electricity is caused by the transfer of electrons between objects, often through friction.

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What is an electric charge?

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An electric charge is a property of subatomic particles that causes them to experience a force when placed in an electric field.

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What is the difference between positive and negative charges?

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Positive charges repel other positive charges and attract negative charges, while negative charges repel other negative charges and attract positive charges.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely, such as rubber or glass.